Honors Weeks 25-26 Vocabulary: Context Clues

The dark clouds seemed to __________ over the city, threatening to unleash a powerful storm.

The __________ meeting felt like it would never end, stretching on for hours without purpose.

The scientist watched the seeds __________ in the wet soil, slowly developing into tiny sprouts.

Despite being tired, Sarah tried to __________ interest in the boring conversation.

The __________ chemicals required special storage due to their ability to catch fire easily.

After the heavy rain, his clothes were completely __________, dripping water everywhere.

The doctor identified the __________ tumor that needed immediate treatment.

He sat alone in his room to ____ over the sad news he had received.

His behavior was __________ rude; there was no other way to describe it.

She tried to __ illness to avoid going to school