8th grade context clues tier 2 | Baamboozle - Baamboozle

The magician’s trick seemed elusive; no matter how hard the audience looked, they couldn’t figure out how he made the coin disappear. What does ELUSIVE mean?

elusive = difficult to find, catch, or understand

The hiker was fatigued after climbing the steep mountain. His legs ached, and he had little energy left to keep going. What does FATIGUED mean?

fatigued = very tired, exhausted

Because she was diligent, Sofia completed her homework carefully, checked it twice, and always turned it in on time. What does DILIGENT mean?

Diligent = hardworking, careful

The hostile dog growled and snapped at anyone who came too close to the yard. What does HOSTILE mean?

hostile, unfriendly, aggressive

The two stories were equivalent; they were basically the same in meaning even though they used slightly different words. What does EQUIVALENT mean?

equivalent = equal, the same

Jason tried to conceal the surprise gift by hiding it under his bed, hoping his sister wouldn’t find it. What does CONCEAL mean?

conceal = hide

The frigid air made everyone shiver, and their breath turned into white clouds in the freezing temperature. What does FRIDGID mean

frigid = very cold

Her arrogant attitude made it hard to work with her. She often acted like she was smarter than everyone else and refused to listen to others’ ideas. What does ARROGANT mean?

arrogant = overly proud, acting superior

The evidence was sufficient to prove the suspect guilty; there was more than enough information to convince the jury. What does SUFFICIENT mean?

Sufficient = enough, adequate

Despite her serious illness, the girl remained optimistic, always believing she would recover and keeping a positive attitude. What does OPTIMISTIC mean?

optimistic = hopeful, positive

After hours of arguing, the group finally reached a consensus about which movie to watch. Everyone agreed, and the discussion ended peacefully. What does CONCENSUS mean?

consensus = general agreement

The comedian’s story was so absurd that the audience couldn’t stop laughing. It was ridiculous, but hilarious at the same time. What does ABSURD mean?

Absurd = ridiculous, silly

The coach’s stern warning left no doubt that being late to practice again would have consequences. His strict tone made the players sit up straighter. What does STERN mean?

Stern = strict, serious

Even though he tried to sound confident, his tentative voice and hesitant body language revealed his uncertainty. What does TENTATIVE mean?

tentative = uncertain, hesitant

The feeble flashlight barely lit the dark path, and its weak beam made it difficult to see more than a few steps ahead. What does FEEBLE mean?

Feeble = weak, lacking strength

The king was benevolent, often giving food to the poor and ensuring everyone in his kingdom was cared for. What does BENEVOLENT mean?

benevolent = kind, generous

The scientist conducted several precise experiments, measuring every substance carefully to avoid even the smallest mistake. What does PRECISE mean?

Precise= exact, accurate

When the new student walked into class, Maya gave her a warm smile and a cordial greeting. Her friendly attitude made the newcomer feel welcome. What does CORDIAL mean?

cordial= warm, friendly, polite

The inevitable result of leaving ice cream out in the sun is that it will melt. No matter what you do, it cannot be prevented. What does INEVITABLE mean?

Answer: inevitable = unavoidable, certain to happen

Hannah’s loud laugh seemed incessant; it continued for several minutes, echoing through the cafeteria long after the joke was over. What does INCESSANT mean?

incessant=nonstop, continuous

Although the team lost the championship, Coach praised their resilience. They never gave up, bounced back after mistakes, and kept trying their best until the end. What does RESILIENCE mean?

➡ Answer: resilience = ability to recover quickly from difficulties

The storm last night was turbulent; strong winds rattled the windows, trees bent sideways, and the power flickered on and off.. What does TURBULENT mean?

Answer: turbulent = stormy, violent, unstable

During the debate, Miguel’s argument was valid because he used strong evidence and logical reasoning. The audience nodded in agreement, impressed by how sound his points were. What does VALID mean?

valid = reasonable, based on good evidence

The meticulous artist spent hours adding tiny brushstrokes to the painting, making sure every detail was perfect. She refused to stop until she was satisfied with the precision of her work. What does METICULOUS mean?

meticulous = very careful, detail-oriented

Even though the teacher explained the math problem three times, Jordan was still perplexed. His face scrunched up in confusion, and he kept glancing at his classmates’ papers for help. What does PERPLEXED mean?

perplexed = confused