Name _____________________________ Date ___________________ (Answer ID # 0547790) Context Clues 1. It is better to take responsibility for your actions than to always censure someone else. Using the comparison clue, the word censure in this sentence means hold harmless hurt blame like 2. Even fromfar away, the luminous glow of the city's lights could be seen against the dark sky. Using the antonymclue, the word luminous in this sentence means invisible bright black dark 3. No repairs were needed for the old car because it was in impeccable condition. Using the explanation clue, the word impeccable in this sentence means horrible imperfect bad perfect 4. The altruistic volunteer put her life on hold to help the hurricane victims. Using the explanation clue, the word altruistic in this sentence means coldhearted unselfish greedy selfish 5. This story is fictitious, just as the other's stories were made up, as well. Using the comparison clue, the word fictitious in this sentence means true factual imagined nonfictitious 6. Some people actuate a discussion, while others like to sit and listen to what is being said. Using the antonymclue, the word actuate in this sentence means stop start halt 5/14/2009 http://www.edhelperblog.com/cgi-bin/l… www.edhelperblog.com/cgi-bin/la.cgi 1/7 PDF created with pdfFactory trial version www.pdffactory.comName _____________________________ Date ___________________ (Answer ID # 0384418) Context Clues 7. Instead of climbing into bed, she decided to take a nap on the chaise. Using the comparison clue, the word chaise in this sentence means floor sleeping bag bed-like furniture chair 8. Jill's capricious behavior shows up when she speaks out of turn. Using the comparison clue, the word capricious in this sentence means careless stable steady careful 9. 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. Using the contrast clue, the word besotted in this sentence means foolish unaware decent incomplete 10. Plants fromthe arbutus group, such as flowering trees and shrubs with berries, grow mainly in North America. Using the example clue, the word arbutus in this sentence means vegetable group of trees and shrubs fruit 11. A colossus, such as the Statue of Liberty, can be seen for miles around. Using the example clue, the word colossus in this sentence means airplane woman huge statue torch 12. I thought the painting of the waves crashing into the shore was very picturesque, but I thought the one next to it was quite ugly. Using the contrast clue, the word picturesque in this sentence means soothing attractive large colorful 13. Vicissitudes, such as circumstances, developments, or journeys in life, can change a person forever. Using the example clue, the word vicissitudes 14. Although she was skeptical about our plan at first, she finally believed that it would be a good idea. Using the antonymclue, the word skeptical in 5/14/2009 http://www.edhelperblog.com/cgi-bin/l… www.edhelperblog.com/cgi-bin/la.cgi 2/7 PDF created with pdfFactory trial version www.pdffactory.comUsing the example clue, the word vicissitudes in this sentence means life experiences vacations families Using the antonymclue, the word skeptical in this sentence means brave doubting social relieved 5/14/2009 http://www.edhelperblog.com/cgi-bin/l… www.edhelperblog.com/cgi-bin/la.cgi 3/7 PDF created with pdfFactory trial version www.pdffactory.comName _____________________________ Date ___________________ (Answer ID # 0134548) Context Clues 15. The sight of the ominous clouds told us that clear weather was far fromour area. Using the antonymclue, the word ominous in this sentence means clear bright stormy or dark fluffy 16. The camaraderie in the class made it feel like a big family. Using the comparison clue, the word camaraderie in this sentence means friendliness or kindness unkindness resentment anger 17. Although the city wanted to raze the old hotel, the citizens fought them, and the hotel was saved fromdestruction. Using the comparison clue, the word raze in this sentence means lifted leave alone destroy raise 18. In the play, the actor was spirited but the other actor was almost inanimate. Using the antonymclue, the word inanimate in this sentence means full of life spiritless spirited animate 19. Thespians, such as TomCruise, George Lopez, and Hilary Duff, star in movies and television shows. Using the example clue, the word thespians in this sentence means audience members fans actor or performer 20. Melissa sauntered over to our table while Cheryl hurried over. Using the contrast clue, the word sauntered in this sentence means ran walked in a slow, easy way beat rapidly hurried 21. Although finding a penny is said to bring you luck, walking under a ladder can be inauspicious. Using the contrast clue, the word inauspicious in this sentence means 22. The lawsuit was so frivolous that the judge dismissed the case and told the attorney not to bring any more silly cases into his court. Using the explanation clue, the word frivolous in this sentence means 5/14/2009 http://www.edhelperblog.com/cgi-bin/l… www.edhelperblog.com/cgi-bin/la.cgi 4/7 PDF created with pdfFactory trial version www.pdffactory.comin this sentence means exhausting exploring revolting unlucky in this sentence means costly long critical silly 5/14/2009 http://www.edhelperblog.com/cgi-bin/l… www.edhelperblog.com/cgi-bin/la.cgi 5/7 PDF created with pdfFactory trial version www.pdffactory.comName _____________________________ Date ___________________ (Answer ID # 0708689) Context Clues 23. The man was sent to the penitentiary, or prison, for stealing cars. Using the synonymclue, the word penitentiary in this sentence means hotel paradise prison heaven 24. While working on the Sudoku puzzle, Justine discovered a number of mistakes. She tried for a long time to fix them. Finally, she knew she was stymied and went on to start a new puzzle. Using the explanation clue, the word stymied in this sentence means thriving blocked successful proud 25. It is better to allow someone to make up their own mind about something, than to feel the need to coerce, or force, themover to your side. Using the synonymclue, the word coerce in this sentence means force believe recover wreck 26. Her family showed their gentility at the picnic, unlike their rude cousins who chose to throw food. Using the contrast clue, the word gentility in this sentence means rudeness sophistication or good manners unpleasantness nastiness 27. Amanda is such an avid reader that she is enthusiastic about any new book that is written. Using the comparison clue, the word avid in this sentence means pounce enthusiastic essay mad 28. Animals fromthe equine group, such as horses and zebras, are hoofed mammals. Using the example clue, the word equine in this sentence means bird reptile fish horse group 29. She talks about others malevolently, unlike her sister who would never say a mean thing about anyone. 30. In court, Carl defended himself against spurious accusations that he had robbed the local bank. The truth was revealed when the real crook was arrested. 5/14/2009 http://www.edhelperblog.com/cgi-bin/l… www.edhelperblog.com/cgi-bin/la.cgi 6/7 PDF created with pdfFactory trial version www.pdffactory.comUsing the contrast clue, the word malevolently in this sentence means meanly or maliciously quietly kindly warmly arrested. Using the antonymclue, the word spurious in this sentence means correct genuine false true 5/14/2009 http://www.edhelperblog.com/cgi-bin/l… www.edhelperblog.com/cgi-bin/la.cgi 7/7 PDF created with pdfFactory trial version www.pdffactory.com