Context clues 15 Quizizz/Quizlet

Delayed

Since Grace deferred her vacation, she was able to accomplish more at work first. What does "deferred" mean?

Hostile

Teenagers tend to be belligerent when arguing with their parents, often getting yelling and being disrespectful. What does the word "belligerent" mean?

Decieved

The con man bamboozled the customers by making false promises. What does the word "bamboozled" mean?

Disgusted

The teacher was appalled, by the honey-covered homework the student turned in. What does the word "appalled" mean?

Well mannered

There was decorum in the way she listened. Hands folded, mouth closed, eyes on the teacher. Everyone else was talking, but she knew that was not proper or polite. What does the word "decorum" mean?

Happy

Grandpa was in a jovial mood, making jokes and laughing at everything. What does the word "jovial" mean?

Cancel

I am going to rescind the permission I gave you to use my toys!" T. J. announced angrily. "I thought you would take good care of them, but I was wrong!" What does "rescind" mean?

Wavered

I vacillated between going on a family vacation or going to summer camp; it was so hard to choose. What does the word vacillatde mean?

Dilemma

I'm in a quandary about which friend's birthday party to attend this weekend. What does the word "quandary" mean?

Praise

Like the winners at the Oscars, I received accolades from my parents for my good grades. What does the word "accolades" mean?

Thought about

Luis pondered the idea, remaining deep in thought for half a minute or so. What does "pondered" mean?

Worried

Mara was feeling apprehensive about the camping trip. She had never slept in a tent before. What if there were bears or mountain lions? What does the word "apprehensive" mean?

Lost

Maybe you mislaid the keys in a cabinet, instead of putting them where they belong. What does the word "mislaid" mean?

Miserable

We left the campsite after spending a wretched night in torrential rain with a ripped tent. What does the word "wretched" mean?

Met

When the Pilgrims landed in what is now Massachusetts, they were afraid that the Indians would attack them. However, the Indians that they encountered were a peaceful and generous tribe. What does "encountered" mean?