Example: Nutritious foods, such as fruits and vegetables, help our bodies grow.

What is the best meaning of the word nutritious?

"Unlike John's room, which was immaculate, Jeff's room was very messy."

What type of context clue is used to help determine the meaning of the underlined word?

Her quiet, timid ways made it hard for her to make friends.

What type of context clue is used to help determine the meaning of the underlined word.

Night is the time when many animals forage, or search for food. What does the word forage mean in this sentence?

My sister loathes broccoli, but she loves spinach. What does the word loathes mean in this sentence?

Although I was unable to understand all of the details of the presentation, I did get the gist of it. What does the word gist mean in this sentence?

Because there was so little precipitation this year, the crops dried up and dies. What does the word precipitation mean in this sentence?

Telemarketers frequently antagonize people with their calls. As a result, many people say rude things to them or hang up on them. What does the word antagonize mean?

The water pipe is weak and may rupture. To avoid a flood in the basement, the pipe should be replaced as soon as possible. What is the meaning of rupture?

Most of America's Founding Fathers did not believe in women's suffrage. Only men could vote in the United States until 1920. What does the word suffrage mean in this sentence?

As the summer sun sent scattered rays through the maple and oak leaves overhead, the young deer stood frozen, making it almost impossible for the hikers to see her. In the above passage, the frozen means ________.

Fortunately, the explosion diverted the asteroid from a course that would have sent it hurdling into our planet. To divert is to ________.

We are always very careful around Mr. Sutton's dog Buster. The neighbors say the dog is vicious. Buster runs to the fence and barks at us, so we are a little scared of him.

Based on the context clues in the paragraph, what is the meaning of vicious?

Brea and Elizabeth are having a dispute over which radio station to play at work. It would be so much simpler if they both liked the same kind of music.

A dispute is a __________.

Mr. Huge was very proud of his auto dealership. “We have such an extensive selection of cars,” he said, “so everyone should find a vehicle that he or she will love!”

The word “extensive” means __________.

The reporter insisted that the letter he used was authentic. He said that he had shown it to many experts before he used it in his story.

When something is authentic, it’s ________.

Your plan looks good. I hope it will really work. It’s time to implement it and see if it’s as brilliant as you claim.

Implement means ______________.

The home team made it seem that the officials were on their side. They won the championship with many questionable decisions from the officials. However, no one from any other town would accept the winners as legitimate champions.

What does “legitimate” mean?

We have rather lofty expectations for you, son. You will attend college. You will become rich and famous. You will be elected president of the United States before you turn forty.

Which word is a synonym of “lofty”?