0 / 61 0 correct 00:00

Contextual Meaning Vs Dictionary MeaningSet 2

1While the connotations of synonyms may be different, the ..... stays the same.

2Refers to the actual meaning of a word or phrase

3Teachers may overlook it when a student is two minutes late. But they are not going to condone someone's walking into class a half hour late.In this sentence "condone" means .....

4What does the word "astonishing" mean in the following sentence: "The magician performed an astonishing trick with a deck of cards."

5Polar bears need nutrients from seals to survive long winters. The term nutrient means:

6What does the word " tie" mean in the following sentence?The game I watched last night ended in a tie

7The waves rose high above the rocks, splashing against the lighthouse. Captain Blackbeard and his pirate crew, who were anchored near the shore, described the waves as colossal, towering over their ship. Based on the passage, what does colossal mean?

8Use context to determine the meaning of the word "benevolent" in the following sentence: "The benevolent king was loved by all his subjects."

9What does the word unfortunate mean in the sentence below?Getting a flat tire on our way to the restaurant was unfortunate.

10It was a huge mistake! No one was sure who was responsible for it. Everyone was blaming everyone else. It seemed like a futile exercise to try and figure out who was really to blame. What does the word "futile" mean?

11In the sentence, "Please don't lie on the clean sheets with your dirty clothes on, " what does 'lie' mean?

12The detective examined the crime scene for any clues that could help solve the mystery. What does the word "clues" mean in this sentence?

13Isn't it strange for an avowed music lover like Michael to show no interest in our school orchestra? Based on context, avowed most likely means .....

14What does the word transported mean in the sentence below? In order for other countries to acquire American-made goods, they are transported around the world.

15When picking a word in a thesaurus, you can choose any synonym you want for a word. It will not matter.

16CONDITION PRECEDENT MEANS

17For two nights, he did his homework faithfully; then he reverted to his usual lazy ways. Based on context, reverted most likely means .....

18Contextual synonyms are identified through.

19What does the colored word mean in the sentence? The compost decomposed in the ground.

20While I do not wish to alarm you, I will not minimize the danger if you refuse to have Anika, Arjun, and Samuel vaccinated. Based on context, minimize most likely means .....

21After the school festival, Liam, Luna, and Benjamin observed that some attendees had broken decorations, scattered litter, and left the venue a scene of wanton destruction. Based on context, wanton most likely means .....

22What does the word laughable mean in the sentence below? After sleeping all night with his baseball cap on, Dan's hair was laughable when he awoke.

23What does the word consequences mean in the sentence below?She couldn't understand why she was being made to face the consequences of her actions by her parents.

24Tevin felt he was ready to read his story to the entire school. What does felt mean in the sentence?

25What doe the word collapsed mean in the sentence below?The house of cards collapsed just as I placed the last card on top.

26In the context of 'Sing to Me the Climb', what does the word 'sing' imply?

27What is the difference between a synonym and a definition?

28"From experience, Ellen knows that the more she studies, the better she does in school. Her grades on her exams attest to the many hours of hard work." In this sentence, the word attest means-

29T/F: You SHOULD use a dictionary or an app if you don't know a synonym.

30What type of context clue is used in this sentence.Exercise is beneficial and helpful for your health.

31In american law, the fact that Samuel, a person accused of a crime, is poor does not invalidate his right to adequate legal representation. Based on context, invalidate most likely means .....

32Read this sentence from paragraph 6. "Does she think I'm here for an impromptu tutoring session?" What does impromptu mean in this sentence?

33After writing about a similar story regarding a young male named Ruess, Krakauer writes, "Ruess was just as romantic as McCandless, if not more so, and equally heedless of personal safety (Krakauer 92). The word romantic as it is used in the sentence, can best be described as:

34"They're so much better than the outdated ones of the last century." What does outdated mean in the sentence above?

35Determine the meaning of the word ambiguous" based on the context clues in the sentence. Omar left an ambiguous message on my machine: "Meet me at twelve o'clock." I could not tell whether he meant noon or midnight.

36Read the sentences and choose the best meaning for the words and phrases in boldIt was a large room with bookcases filled with medical books that had fascinating pictures.

37Directions: Read the following sentences carefully. Identify the meaning of the highlighted word using context clues.The puppy is small, or tiny.

38When children are young, they look to their parents for guidance and direction. As they grow older, children seek independence. They want the freedom to make some choice s for themselves. This can help children build confidence.Which word helps the reader to understand the meaning of independence?

39Ethics refers to the study of the ..... that we all have to make in our lives.

40What type of context clue?Sometimes studying for math tests feels FUTILE, or useless, because my scores don't seem to get better.

41The constitution guarantees that private homes will not be searched without awritten "authorization". The word in quotation mean .....

42What does the word "indicates" mean in the sentence: "The flashing light on the dashboard indicates that the car needs an oil change"?

43She said that she did not recall what time her mom said her curfew was. Recall in this statement probably means .....

44What does the word 'confirm' most likely mean in the sentence: 'The scientist was able to confirm his theory with new evidence.'

45What does the word "effective" mean in the sentence below from page 578?"I don't know how effective a community garden would be," the councilman said."

46What is the meaning of 'to be drawn to mystery,' based on the context of the text?

47The word "resolutions" in paragraph 1 is closest meaning to .....

48The long hike up to the mountains was grueling. The students needed to stop and rest.What does grueling mean in the sentence above?

49During her tenure as CEO, Grace bypassed the board of directors and governed the company by royal decree. Based on context, decree most likely means .....

50Some jellyfish can glow in darkness by making their own light. The light is made by a chemical reaction inside the jellyfish. Scientists believe jellyfish glow for several reasons. For example, they may glow to scare away predators or to attract animals they like to eat.The word "glow" in the sentence means .....

51Read this sentence:I guess you must be pleased about me winning since you are almost as jubilant as I am.Which word provides a clue to the meaning of jubilant?

52Dad thought they should order 12 pizzas for the party. Mom felt that 8 pizzas was enough. They decided to order 10 pizzas and that was sufficient. Everyone had just enough to eat. Infer what the word sufficient means.

53Which sentence illustrates how the meaning of the word "light" changes based on its contextual synonym?

54What is the meaning of the word generosity as it is used in the 2nd paragraph?

55"Schimmelpennink decided to try his luck again in the Netherlands-and this time he succeeded in arousing the interest of the Dutch Ministry of Transport."what does "arousing the interest of" mean?

56You hurt her feelings when you reacted to her comments in such a churlish way, especially since you asked for her advice. Based on context, churlish most likely means .....

57Which of the following is a correct paraphrase of 'Sing to Me the Climb'?

58Read the following sentence from the passage. What does the word denied mean as it is used here?One of his first cases as a young attorney was to defend the rights of another man who had also been denied admittance to the University of Maryland Law School.

59"Excuse me," she said. "The train conductor told me what happened. You were on the wrong train car." Then she pointed to the large board that had previously mystified Patrick. "You will want to catch the next train to Milan," she said. "From there it is easy to get to Rome."In the excerpt above, the word mystified most likely means:

60This bonafide coin is worth &dollar; 500; it's crazy to think that it was only a penny in 1803. Make sure to keep your fingerprints off of it so that it's value increases.To keep the same connotation, one might change the word bonafide to .....

61In a forest of mixed growth somewhere on the eastern spurs of the Carpathians, a man stood one winter night watching and listening, as though he waited for some beast of the woods to come within the range of his vision and, later, of his rifle. In this sentence, the word range means