Context Clues

Her METICULOUS nature, or careful attention to detail, made her an excellent editor.

I missed the entire lesson because my mind was caught in a REVERIE, escaping in my mind to my weekend plans.

The zoo opened a new AVIARY, a large building where birds are kept and allowed to fly freely. Visitors enjoyed walking inside and seeing parrots, finches, and owls soaring above them.

She felt a deep sense of MELANCHOLY on the rainy morning. Her sadness and gloom were hard to shake as she watched the clouds gather.

The desert can seem empty, but it is a HABITAT, the natural home of many animals and plants. Lizards, snakes, and cacti all thrive in this unique environment.

I DESPISE - I mean, like, really, really hate - olives.

The park had a variety of FOLAIGE, with many kinds of leaves, ferns,

Despite his wealth, the duke was known for his PARSIMONY at parties. He often served only cheap crackers and water,

Maria was known for her TENACITY, or her ability to keep trying even when things were difficult. She practiced every day until she finally mastered the piano piece.

During history class, we learned about a MONARCHS, or a king or queen who rules a country. Some MONARCHS had complete power, while others shared leadership with a government.

The ANTIQUES from the old war, like rusty helmets and broken rifles, were displayed in the museum.

The town's biggest ASSEST is its beautiful beach, which brings in many tourists and swimmers every summer.

Even if you don't like another person, you shouldn't DISPARAGE, or talk bad about, them to others.

The tiny boat was SOLITARY on the water, floating alone away from all the other ships and speedboats

The Joker had a SINISTER look on his face as he plotted his revenge against Batman.

He was a very AMIABLE person; he was always friendly and kind to others

The TORRENT of water gushed over the dam after the storm. The powerful, fast-moving stream was enough to wash away the small rowboats tied to the dock.

He felt WEARY after the long day; he yawned, rubbed his eyes, and shuffled slowly to bed

The tiny garden patch was covered in NOXIOUS weeds. Because they were so poisonous and harmful, we had to wear thick gloves to pull them out.

Plants need PHOTOSYNTHESIS, the process by which they use sunlight to make food, in order to survive. Without this process, they could not grow or produce oxygen for us.