Context Clues #2

Scientists are trying to find an alternative type of container so we don't have to use so much plastic. What does alternative mean?

My brother wants to find employment as a teacher so he can earn money while teaching kids. What does employment mean?

The superhero fought her nemesis in an epic battle scene at the end of the movie. What does nemesis mean?

I groaned when I realized that I had forgotten to bring my lunch to school. What does groaned mean?

The baby seized the rattle his dad was holding and waved it around. What does seized mean?

My sister beamed when our dad said, "Great job!" What does beamed mean?

The woman's large hat and sunglasses concealed his face. What does concealed mean?

The ocean is so vast that it makes me feel as small as an ant when I stand next to it. What does vast mean?

My dog likes to stare out of the window at the squirrels in the trees. What does stare mean?

The queen's tiara was made of genuine gold and jewels. It cost a fortune! What does genuine mean?

Eating too much junk food and drinking too much soda pop may be hazardous to your health. What does hazardous mean?

Everyone at my school contributed money to help the tornado victims last year. What does contributed mean?

The soothing music helped the baby fall asleep. What does soothing mean?

The teacher told everyone to keep their speeches brief so nobody talked for more than 3 minutes. What does brief mean?

Xavier was elated when his team- the Chiefs- won the Super Bowl. What does elated mean?

Mr. Losson admonished his students to work quietly so they wouldn't lose class points. What does admonished mean?

Kayleigh was in a somber mood when she heard the bad news. What does somber mean?

Brandon descended the stairs into the basement. What does descended mean?