Context Clues

Context Clues

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Other, English

4th - 7th Grade

Hard

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does the word "commendation" in this sentence? "At a special ceremony, the police chief gave the officer a commendation for bravery."

Back

an award for an outstanding achievement

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does the word "forage" mean in the sentence: "Night is the time when many animals forage, or search, for food."?

Back

search for food

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

"My sister loathes broccoli, but she loves spinach." - what does the word "loathes" mean in this sentence?

Back

extreme dislike

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does the word "gist" mean in the sentence: "Although I was unable to understand all of the details of the presentation, I did get the gist of it."?

Back

main point

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does the word precipitation mean in the sentence: "Because there was so little precipitation this year, the crops dried up and died."?

Back

rain

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does the word "gorge" mean? "Children tend to gorge themselves on candy, so it is a good idea to limit them one or two small pieces each day."

Back

to stuff with food, eat greedily

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does the word "antagonize" mean? "Telemarketers frequently antagonize people with their calls. As a result, many people say rude things to them or hang up on them."

Back

to provoke anger or hostility

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