Context Clues

Front

Pedestrians should look both ways before crossing the street.

Back

walkers

Front

The class decided to exhibit the science projects during Parent Teacher Conferences.

Back

show

Front

obsolete (Typewriters became obsolete with the development of personal computers.)

Back

out-dated

Front

vivid
After the rainstorm, the rainbow lit up the sky with vivid colors.

Back

bright

Front

The large vase was covered from top to bottom in a hand carved and ornate design. It must have taken weeks, or even months to create!!

Back

detailed

Front

trifle
Oh don't worry about a trifle problem like losing your phone charger! We have plenty of extras.

Back

little

Front

She offered a feeble excuse for her late work and they could tell that she wasn’t telling the truth.

Back

weak

Front

garrulous

The garrulous boy rambled on continuously as he told his mother about his day at school.

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talkative

Front

Becky had an innate ability to play the piano. She had never taken a lesson, yet she was able to play the most complicated songs.

Back

natural

Front

interim (When Meagan was the interim president of the garden club, she handled all the club business for the five months before a new president was elected.)

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temporary