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English 17 Public

Context clues

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The long hike to the top of the mountain was extremely GRUELING.

tiring

10

The CONSPICUOUS man wore a purple wig and big sunglasses.

easily noticed

15

I was so PARCHED that I drank an entire glass of water in one gulp.

thirsty

20

The delightful AROMA of food cooking in the kitchen made my mouth water.

smell

10

The parking lot was so congested. I took a half an hour to drive my car out.

crowded

15

Marcia is a novice soccer player. It is her first day at practice.

beginner

20

Pete was envious of his brother's cool new bicycle.

Jealous

10

The coach ADMONISHED her for picking daisies when she should have been defending the goal

criticized

20

He tried to PERTURB his sister by putting his foot closer and closer to her side of the car.

bother or irritate

15

She showed great PROWESS in the engineering competition and won first prize. a. Anxiety b. Patience c. Skill

skill

20

I don’t wish to IMPEDE your progress, I was merely trying to make sure you understand the instructions. a. Slow b. Improve c. Exaggerate

Slow

20

The cat had some TREPIDATION as it passed the dog’s kennel. a. Confidence b. Hunger c. Nervousness

Nervousness

10

When we go camping, my father will IGNITE the fire so we can roast marshmallows.

light/start

20

Each day during the spring there is a SLIGHT increase in temperature until summer arrives.

small

10

The student replied to the teacher with a WITTY answer and the class laughed

Funny

15

The students who put in the best EFFORT will be included in the celebration.

Hard work

15