Context Clues Practice- Looking for the Definiti ...

A diligent student is one who works carefully and puts in consistent effort toward success.

Unlike her quiet twin, Lily was gregarious, meaning she loved being around people and making new friends.

Change is inevitable, meaning it is certain to happen and cannot be avoided.

The author was reclusive, meaning she avoided people and preferred to live in solitude.

The instructions were ambiguous, meaning unclear and open to more than one interpretation.

The heavy snow will impede, or slow down, traffic on the highway.

Some students were skeptical, or doubtful, that the new rule would actually improve school behavior.

Mila’s spending habits were frivolous—she wasted money on things she didn’t need.

To reiterate means to say something again for emphasis or clarity, and the teacher did just that to make sure everyone understood.

After winning the championship, the team was filled with euphoria, a feeling of intense happiness and excitement.

The student was indifferent, or not caring one way or the other, about which topic the group chose.

Jordan was meticulous, meaning he paid extreme attention to every small detail in his artwork.

Dark clouds gathered overhead, creating an ominous feeling, a sense that something bad was about to happen.

The benevolent teacher, or kind and generous one, donated her time to help struggling students.

As the roller coaster climbed higher, Maya became apprehensive, or nervous about what might happen next.

Even after many failures, Aria remained resilient, or able to recover quickly and keep trying.

To alleviate stress, many people exercise or practice mindfulness to make their worries less severe.

Although he was a novice, or beginner, at playing guitar, he practiced every day to improve.

The final game was pivotal, it was crucial and would determine whether the team made the playoffs.

Most scientists concur, or agree, that climate change is caused by human activity.