Millions of people came from all over to meet to have their voices heard. Jerry had never seen so many individuals congregate in one place. What does congregate mean? A.to assemble B.to talk to Congress C.to travel from near by D.far travel

Diane was lethargic; she didn't have the energy to get out of bed. What does lethargic mean? A. sluggish B. hyper C. wired D. depressed

He knew his future was precarious and likely to fall apart. What does precarious mean?A. safe B. secure C. superstitious D. uncertain

When trying to decode an unfamiliar word, what are 4 types of context clues? Hint: SAGE

The feral cat would not let us pet him, unlike our friendly cat. What does feral mean? A. domesticated B. tame C. pet D. wild

It's no surprise he winced in pain after hitting his thumb with the hammer. What is winced? A. flinched B. screamed C. cried D. passed out (from pain)

The new restaurant around the corner specialized in unique dishes that had never been served anywhere else. Which SAGE clue helps you define unique? A.never been served B.specialized C.around the corner D. new restaurant

Colorado is home to a beautiful canyon. The Gunnison river carved out this ravine. It's now part of a national park. What is ravine? A. shallow water B. deep valley C. deep water

I called him a nuisance because he annoyed me with his incessant line of questioning.What is nuisance? A. blessing B. help C. annoyance D. nerd

What does racket mean? Though some may have described the sound of the bagpipes as beautiful, to Grandpa it sounded like a loud racket. A. a happy sound B. an illegal activity C. a terrible noise D. a device used for tennis

The crime he committed was egregious; he'll never recover from this horrendous scandal.What does egregious mean? A.outstandingly bad B. greedy C. marvelous D. upbeat

This painting of the landscape is picturesque, while the one of the old house is just plain ugly. What does picturesque mean? A. attractive B. dull C. unkempt D. ugly