Context Clues with Vocab

Front

Definition of surprising?

Back

Unexpected

Front

Definition of curiosity?

Back

The desire to understand how things work.

Front

My uncle is a scientist. He works in a laboratory. Definition of laboratory?

Back

A place for science experiments.

Front

Definition of conversation?

Back

Communication between two or more people.

Front

Ninjas fought intensely; the green ninja won. Definition of 'intensely'?

Back

With power or force

Front

Margaret felt ambivalent about the concert: enjoyed the music but hesitant due to rain. What does ambivalent mean?

Back

mixed

Front

Detest means?

Back

Hate

Front

Regular exercise is beneficial, but too much is not good. What does 'beneficial' mean?

Back

helpful

Front

The abandoned house was infested with vermin, including rats, fleas, and cockroaches. What does vermin mean?

Back

pests

Front

Mary sneered at the ugly sweater, calling it hideous.

Back

unattractive