Context clues (April)

The student replied to the teacher with a WITTY answer and the class laughed

Marcia is a novice soccer player. It is her first day at practice.

The long hike to the top of the mountain was extremely GRUELING.

The cat had some TREPIDATION as it passed the dog’s kennel. a. Confidence b. Hunger c. Nervousness

When we go camping, my father will IGNITE the fire so we can roast marshmallows.

I don’t wish to IMPEDE your progress, I was merely trying to make sure you understand the instructions. a. Slow b. Improve c. Exaggerate

The CONSPICUOUS man wore a purple wig and big sunglasses.

The tower will TOPPLE if it has too much weight at the top.

He tried to PERTURB his sister by putting his foot closer and closer to her side of the car.

The parking lot was so congested. I took a half an hour to drive my car out.

Each day during the spring there is a SLIGHT increase in temperature until summer arrives.

The coach ADMONISHED her for picking daisies when she should have been defending the goal

The students who put in the best EFFORT will be included in the celebration.

Pete was envious of his brother's cool new bicycle.

The delightful AROMA of food cooking in the kitchen made my mouth water.

I was so PARCHED that I drank an entire glass of water in one gulp.

She showed great PROWESS in the engineering competition and won first prize. a. Anxiety b. Patience c. Skill