Context Clues Review Using PISA type questions

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"The festival was canceled due to inclement weather, which included heavy rain and strong winds."

What does the term inclement mean?

Back

Bad or severe

Front

"The children were elated when they saw the playground, jumping and shouting with excitement."

What does the word elated mean?

Back

Extremely happy or joyful

Front

"The ancient ruins were an enigma to the archaeologists, as they could not determine their origin or purpose."

What does the word enigma mean?

Back

A mystery or puzzle

Front

"After the long hike, she was famished and ate an entire pizza by herself."

What does the word famished mean?

Back

Very hungry

Front

"The lake was tranquil, with hardly a ripple disturbing its calm surface."

What does the word tranquil mean?

Back

Peaceful or calm

Front

"Despite the precarious position of the climber on the cliff, he remained calm and focused on finding a secure foothold."

What does the word precarious suggest about the climber’s position?

Back

It was unstable or risky

Front

"The scientist’s hypothesis was refuted after new evidence emerged that contradicted her initial findings."

What does the word refuted mean?

Back

Proven wrong or disproved

Front

"The comedian’s joke was so subtle that only a few people in the audience caught its meaning."

What does the word subtle mean in this context?

Back

Not obvious or easy to notice

Front

"The garden was teeming with life, from buzzing bees to colorful butterflies and chirping birds."

What does the word teeming mean?

Back

Full of or overflowing with

Front

"He was meticulous in his work, double-checking every detail to ensure nothing was overlooked."

What does the word meticulous mean?

Back

Very careful and precise