Context Clues #1

Regular exercise is beneficial to your body, but too much exercise is not good for you.

The man looked bewildered. He scratched his head and looked around as if he had no idea where to go. What does bewildered mean?

My grandma was cautious when she used the sharp knife to chop vegetables. What does cautious mean?

Mrs. Montgomery, our teacher, will display the class poster for the rest of the school to see. What does display mean?

The queen drank from a sparkling goblet at the feast. What does goblet mean?

The air conditioner was broken so the kitchen was stifling while we were cooking the apple pie. What does stifling mean?

I would be astonished to find my dog sitting at the kitchen table reading a book. What does astonished mean?

Unlike my parents, who love classical music, I detest it.

Our country was established over two hundred years ago. We celebrate its birthday every 4th of July with fireworks and family bbqs. What does established mean?

Driving on icy mountain roads is treacherous. What does treacherous mean?

I am filled with anticipation for my birthday party on Saturday! What does anticipation mean?

We thought long and hard before making a decision about what type of pet to adopt. What does decision mean?

The abandoned house was infested with vermin including rats, fleas, and cockroaches.

Margaret had ambivalent feelings about attending the concert. She knew she’d enjoy the music, but she didn’t really want to go out in the rainy weather.

The underwater current can be very strong in the ocean so be careful when you're in the water. What does current mean?

My grandpa accelerated the car when the light turned green. What does accelerated mean?

The little girl's face was illuminated by the glow of the candle. What does illuminated mean?