unkempt
messy, dirty, unclean
scowl
grimace, frown
absurd
weird, foolish, silly
admire
like, approve, appreciate
In the fall, the bright foliage is a delight to see. Red, orange, and yellow leaves and vegetation paint the world for our enjoyment. What does foliage mean?
leaves
Nutritious foods, such as fruits and vegetables, help our bodies grow. What does nutritious mean? Look for context clues.
healthy, good, full of vitamins
miserable
sad, bummed out
The callous girl stole her sister's cookie. What does callous mean? Look for context clues.
mean, cruel, insensitive
Al Capone was a notorious Chicago gangster from the early 1900's. To this day, most people know of him and his bad reputation. What does notorious mean?
well known, famous, legendary
Scratching her forehead, Lizzie was baffled when she looked out the window at school and saw her dog on the lawn. What does baffled mean? Look for context clues.
confused, puzzled, shocked
When my parents asked my brother where he wanted to eat on his birthday, he nonchalantly shrugged his shoulders as if he didn't care. What does nonchalant mean?
unconcerned, calm, cool
The troops were deployed to Afghanistan. They waved good-bye to their families as they flew to war. What does deployed mean?
sent to, position, installed
compensation
payment, bonus
After explaining all of the evidence, I concur with Paul's conclusion. I also think that Mark is guilty. What does concur mean?
agree, see eye to eye
briskly
quickly, fast, rapidly
The team was elated because they just found out they placed in the semifinals. what does elated mean?
happy, excited, thrilled
Our sweltering summer days were quickly replaced by the cold flashes of fall. What does sweltering mean?
hot, humid, boiling
comprehend
understand, know
artificial
fake, imitation, not real
The feral cat would not let us pet him, unlike our friendly cat. What does feral mean?
wild, untamed, vicious