Name _____________________________ Date ___________________ (Answer ID # 0795362) Context Clues 1. Brian's project is supposed to oscillate, or swing, back and forth. In this sentence, the word oscillate means rest remain still never move swing 2. Catastrophic events include the September 11th terrorist attacks, Hurricane Katrina, and earthquakes. In this sentence, the word catastrophic means fun disastrous happy wonderful 3. An entrepreneur, such the man that owns the corner store or the lady that owns the beauty shop, saves money to begin a business. In this sentence, the word entrepreneur means businessman or woman homebody worker 4. The plan to rebuild the tower was feasible, and everyone thought it was workable. In this sentence, the word feasible means workable basic destroyed incomplete 5. Lori's momstayed awake with the sick baby all night but found herself in quite the stupor the next day. In this sentence, the word stupor means energetic awake enthusiastic tired state 6. Although she was skeptical about our plan at first, she finally believed that it would be a good idea. In this sentence, the word skeptical means relieved brave social doubting 7. The cavalry, such as the Confederate soldiers, rode into towns to defend their values. In this sentence, the word cavalry means generous horse soldiers meadow frontier 8. Famous conquistadors include Cortes, who conquered Aztec Mexico and Pizarro, who conquered Inca Peru. In this sentence, the word conquistadors means geographers losers victims conquerors 5/14/2009 http://www.edhelperblog.com/cgi-bin/l… www.edhelperblog.com/cgi-bin/la.cgi 1/8 PDF created with pdfFactory trial version www.pdffactory.com5/14/2009 http://www.edhelperblog.com/cgi-bin/l… www.edhelperblog.com/cgi-bin/la.cgi 2/8 PDF created with pdfFactory trial version www.pdffactory.comName _____________________________ Date ___________________ (Answer ID # 0261790) Context Clues 9. Instead of climbing into bed, she decided to take a nap on the chaise. In this sentence, the word chaise means chair bed-like furniture floor sleeping bag 10. Many great orators such as Benjamin Franklin, Patrick Henry, and James Madison laid the foundation for our constitution. In this sentence, the word orators means poets writers critics speakers 11. Ann's roomwas beautiful and reflected her personality while George's roomwas the opposite, so nondescript. In this sentence, the word nondescript means recognized decorated of no recognized type descriptive 12. Sunlight can't shine through opaque objects like brick walls and wooden doors. In this sentence, the word opaque means thin clear thick transparent 13. The altruistic volunteer put her life on hold to help the hurricane victims. In this sentence, the word altruistic means greedy unselfish selfish coldhearted 14. This story is fictitious, just as the other's stories were made up, as well. In this sentence, the word fictitious means true imagined nonfictitious factual 15. No repairs were needed for the old car because it was in impeccable condition. In this sentence, the word impeccable means imperfect perfect horrible bad 16. The insidious burglar was able to sneak into the house without being heard or seen. In this sentence, the word insidious means sneaky clumsy strong loud 5/14/2009 http://www.edhelperblog.com/cgi-bin/l… www.edhelperblog.com/cgi-bin/la.cgi 3/8 PDF created with pdfFactory trial version www.pdffactory.combad loud 17. He walked nonchalantly to his next class, unlike the other students who were running to get to theirs. In this sentence, the word nonchalantly means easygoing or uncaring excited concerned worried 18. Where we live inNorthernMaine, the winters are quite harsh. Each year we fly to a warm climate for a break fromthe cold weather. It feels like utopia every time we step off the plane at our destination. In this sentence, the word utopia means dreamland nighttime trickery vacancy 5/14/2009 http://www.edhelperblog.com/cgi-bin/l… www.edhelperblog.com/cgi-bin/la.cgi 4/8 PDF created with pdfFactory trial version www.pdffactory.comName _____________________________ Date ___________________ (Answer ID # 1029851) Context Clues 19. Some people feel perplexed by brain teasers, while others figure themout quickly. In this sentence, the word perplexed means troubled or confused calm at ease relaxed 20. The audience appreciated the brevity of the final speech. Many of the others were quite lengthy. In this sentence, the word brevity means extended dullness shortness entirety 21. Although the cabinet was ligneous, it wasn't made with realwood. In this sentence, the word ligneous means wood-like native brown empty 22. Johnny was besotted in not checking the depth of the water before he jumped in, but it was a good thing that his father was wise and checked it first. In this sentence, the word besotted means foolish incomplete decent unaware 23. Brandon gave no intimation of the surprise party he was planning. His sister had no idea that all her friends had gathered for her birthday. In this sentence, the word intimation means oppress hint oppose dampen 24. John started out as my friend but quickly became an antagonist during our basketball game. In this sentence, the word antagonist means supporter friend enemy or opponent helper 25. Ashley stared at the newest style of jeans in the catalog. She just had to have them. Her birthday money was not quite enough to cover the expense. Although she didn't want to grovel, she decided to plead with her parents for the money to buy them. 26. The reporters were allowed to query the actress, such as asking her to tell us about her new movie, but they were not allowed to ask questions about her personal life. In this sentence, the word query means particle 5/14/2009 http://www.edhelperblog.com/cgi-bin/l… www.edhelperblog.com/cgi-bin/la.cgi 5/8 PDF created with pdfFactory trial version www.pdffactory.comIn this sentence, the word grovel means revolt plead resist network particle attack question slap 5/14/2009 http://www.edhelperblog.com/cgi-bin/l… www.edhelperblog.com/cgi-bin/la.cgi 6/8 PDF created with pdfFactory trial version www.pdffactory.comName _____________________________ Date ___________________ (Answer ID # 0306970) Context Clues 27. The book of logic contained many conundrums -mind-exercising puzzles. In this sentence, the word conundrums means pictures puzzles answers stories 28. The lists comprise of seven rules, but talking while your mouth is open is not included. In this sentence, the word comprise means brain value include summarize 29. The camaraderie in the class made it feel like a big family. In this sentence, the word camaraderie means unkindness resentment friendliness or kindness anger 30. The valiant soldier saved many men in his platoon unlike others who have been cowardly during wartime. In this sentence, the word valiant means united brave nice stupid 31. There was crazy pandemoniumas people were trying to leave the rock concert. In this sentence, the word pandemoniummeans peace craziness or chaos silence order 32. Tara was always obedient in schoolwhile her twin, Tommy, was constantly insubordinate. In this sentence, the word insubordinate means well-behaved disobedient following obedient 33. I felt sorry for the poor pathetic dog after he was dropped off along the road in the rain. In this sentence, the word pathetic means happy sad joyful cheerful 34. It is better to take responsibility for your actions than to always censure someone else. In this sentence, the word censure means blame hold harmless like hurt 5/14/2009 http://www.edhelperblog.com/cgi-bin/l… www.edhelperblog.com/cgi-bin/la.cgi 7/8 PDF created with pdfFactory trial version www.pdffactory.com35. Some people actuate a discussion, while others like to sit and listen to what is being said. In this sentence, the word actuate means start stop halt 36. In Great Britain, the police officer was called a constable. In this sentence, the word constable means criminal jockey policeman poor person 5/14/2009 http://www.edhelperblog.com/cgi-bin/l… www.edhelperblog.com/cgi-bin/la.cgi 8/8 PDF created with pdfFactory trial version www.pdffactory.com