Vocabulary Skills: Definitions and Context Clues

What does the word "fragile" mean in the following sentence? "The vase was so fragile that it broke as soon as it was touched."

• Heavy

• Strong

• Delicate

• Flexible

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

Using context clues, what does "benevolent" mean in this sentence? "Mrs. Thompson was known for her benevolent nature, always helping those in need."

• Selfish

• Kind-hearted

• Mean

• Lazy

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4A

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

What does "meticulous" mean based on this sentence? "James was meticulous in his painting, making sure every detail was perfect."

• Careless

• Quick

• Detailed-oriented

• Messy

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5D

CCSS.L.2.5B

CCSS.L.3.5C

CCSS.L.K.5D

Determine the meaning of "obsolete" from the sentence below. "Many people consider floppy disks to be obsolete technology."

• New and improved

• Outdated

• Highly demanded

• Rare but valuable

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.10

CCSS.RI.4.10

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

Using context clues, what does "quaint" mean in this sentence? "The quaint village was known for its historic buildings and quiet streets."

• Modern and busy

• Charming and old-fashioned

• Large and confusing

• Unfriendly

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

What does "arduous" mean based on the sentence below? "The team faced an arduous task, but they were determined to complete it."

• Easy

• Difficult

• Quick

• Fun

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5D

CCSS.L.2.5B

CCSS.L.3.5C

CCSS.L.K.5D

Determine the meaning of "vibrant" from this sentence. "The mural was vibrant, filled with bright colors that caught everyone's eye."

• Dull

• Colorful and lively

• Dark

• Monochrome

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5D

CCSS.L.2.5B

CCSS.L.3.5C

CCSS.L.K.5D

Using context clues, what does "elusive" mean in the following sentence? "The rare bird was elusive, making it difficult for birdwatchers to spot."

• Easy to find

• Loud and noticeable

• Hard to find

• Friendly

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4A

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

What does "melancholy" mean based on the context of this sentence? "After the movie ended, she felt a sense of melancholy that she couldn't shake off."

• Excitement

• Sadness

• Fear

• Happiness

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Determine the meaning of "innovative" from the sentence below. "The company was known for its innovative approach to solving problems."

• Traditional

• Creative and new

• Unsuccessful

• Complicated

Tags

CCSS.L.6.5C

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4