What word could fit in the blank?

The boy first sharpened his ________ and then finished writing his essay.

Despite our different backgrounds, my roommate and I are very compatible. We go together like peanut butter and jelly, or cereal and milk!

What type of context clue is used in this sentence?

Melissa's dad told her to put on her headphones if she was having

trouble concentrating, but Melisa was completely exasperated, or

so extremely annoyed, with her little brother that nothing would help.

That guy is very uncouth. He always cuts in line at the store, and puts his gum under the table in restaurants.

"uncouth" means.....

Ben is so apprehensive about appearing in the play that he has an upset stomach.

Apprehensive means.....choose ALL that apply.

I was worried that the food supply would be meager, but was pleasantly

surprised with how plentiful it was.

Which word is the antonym that helps define meager?

Choose the word that has the same meaning as the underlined word.

The cartoon character Marvel Woman is famous for her brawn.

She can lift mountains and skyscrapers with her hands.

It is critical, or really important, that you call me right away.

Which word best helps to define critical?

Bart was opposed to the idea, although his best friend

was completely in favor of it.

Based on this sentence, how does Bart feel about the idea?

She acted nonchalant about the exam, but she was actually quite concerned.

Using context clues, what is the meaning of nonchalant?

“It was scorching,” Larry said, “and I mean really hot.”

Using context clues, what is the meaning of scorching?

Becca felt remorse, or shame, for her harsh words.

Using context clues, what is the meaning of remorse?

What type of context clue does this sentence provide?

Alex knew that is punishment was inevitable; he couldn't avoid it.

He was a very generous man who always gave his time

and money to help others.

What does generous mean?