Vocabulary and Figurative Language | Baamboozle - Baamboozle

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Defining vocabulary and nonliteral language with context clues

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A flock, or large group, of reporters is always gathering around the famous actor. What does FLOCK mean?

a large group

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I estimated there were 122 candies in the jar. My guess was right! What does ESTIMATED mean?

a guess

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Sam was curious about how cars worked. He read lots of books to learn more. What does CURIOUS mean?

eager to learn

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There are interesting communities, or groups of people with similar interests in the city. What does COMMUNITIES mean?

groups of people with similar interests

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The people on the bus were hostile towards each other. They were not friendly! What does HOSTILE mean?

unfriendly

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Tom tried to persuade me to go to the zoo, but he couldn't convince me! What does PERSUADE mean?

cause (someone) to do something through reasoning or argument

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I have to take accurate measurements for my science experiment. I am very careful and precise. What does ACCURATE mean?

correct in all details; exact.

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Will the snow ever cease? It feels like it will continue forever! What does CEASE mean?

stop

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Rubber is a resilient material, while metal is unyielding. What does RESILIENT mean?

able to recoil or spring back into shape after bending, stretching, or being compressed; flexible

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I had to modify how fast I was talking. If I didn't change, no one would understand. What does MODIFY mean?

make changes to something

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I think it is feasible to read the book in a week. I just have to make sure to read 20 pages a day? What does FEASIBLE mean?

doable; capable of being done or carried out

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I abhor walking home in the rain. What does ABHOR mean?

regard with disgust and hatred

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What does "a blessing in disguise" mean?

a good thing that seemed bad at first

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What does "a dime a dozen" mean?

Something common

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What does "beat around the bush" mean?

Avoid saying what you mean, usually because it is uncomfortable

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What does "better late than never" mean?

Better to arrive late than not to come at all

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