Context Clues

Hector scattered the carrot seeds in the dirt and then watered them. What does "scattered" mean?

At the end of spring, the bear awoke from his slumber and began searching for food. What does the word "slumber' mean?

Natalia and Alejandra saw hundreds of colored flowers in the vast garden near the park. What does the word "vast" mean?

After running the race, Juana was exhausted and had to sit down to catch her breath. What does "exhausted" mean?

There was a large rock in the path, which caused Adan to stumble. Ahmed helped him up and they continued into the forest. What does "stumble" mean?

The puppy was timid, hiding behind the chair when new people came over. What does the word timid mean?

David put on his gloves, jacket, and hat before going out in the frigid air. What does "frigid" mean?

Milan hoped his mom could mend the hole in his favorite shirt so he could wear it to the party. What does "mend" mean?

Helen rummaged around in her backpack until she found the book she needed. What does "rummaged" mean

The story was so humorous that Naydelin couldn't stop laughing. What does "humorous" mean?

The flowers began to wilt in the hot sun because they had no water.

The accident occurred at twelve o'clock on Main St. What does "occurred" mean?

Juan asked Pedro to assist him with the heavy boxes he was carrying inside. What does "assist" mean?