Context clues Tier 2 Words (Set 1) | Baamboozle - Baamboozle

The author used lots of vivid descriptions to help readers picture the scene. What does vivid mean?

Clear and full of detail; easy to imagine.

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The detective tried to infer what had happened by looking at the clues. What does infer mean?

To figure out something that isn’t directly stated.

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The primary reason for the meeting was to discuss the field trip. What does primary mean?

Most important; main.

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The medicine was ineffective, so the doctor prescribed a different one. What does ineffective mean?

Not working or not producing results.

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The teacher asked Maria to elaborate on her answer, because it was too short. What does elaborate mean?

To give more details or explain more fully.

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The scientist had to analyze the data before making a conclusion. What does analyze mean?

To examine closely and carefully.

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thief

Give points!

seesaw

Swap points!

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rocket

Go to first place!

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baam

Lose 20 points!

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The coach asked the players to maintain a positive attitude, even after losing. What does maintain mean?

To keep something going.

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The king’s decision to raise taxes caused turmoil in the kingdom. What does turmoil mean?

Confusion or disorder.

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Because she was so meticulous, she checked her homework three times before turning it in. What does meticulous mean?

Very careful and precise.

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The teacher wanted students to justify their answers with evidence from the text. What does justify mean?

To explain why something is correct or reasonable.

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The class was asked to contrast the two characters in the story. What does contrast mean?

To show the differences between things.

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heart

Other team wins 20 points!

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seesaw

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gift

Win 10 points!

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baam

Lose 20 points!

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The student’s excuse was plausible, so the teacher allowed him another day. What does plausible mean?

Believable or reasonable.

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Despite many obstacles, the athlete showed great resilience and kept trying. What does resilience mean?

The ability to recover or keep going after difficulties.

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banana

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magnet

Take 10 points!

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shark

Other team loses 25 points!

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banana

Go to last place!

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