Context Clues 2

When Jose found out that his little brother Emilio carelessly broke Jose's Xbox disc tray, Jose was (vexed) and sure let Emilio know it.

irritated; annoyed:

Jane could have easily offended Bertha when she informed her that the dress did not fit her well, but Jane used (tact) and consideration when choosing her words, so Bertha understood without being hurt.

a keen sense of what to say or do to avoid giving offense; skill in dealing with difficult or delicate situations

Kevin may know how to layup a basketball, but my jump shot is (extraordinary.)

beyond what is usual, ordinary, regular, or established

Her parents really wanted her to attend the local university, but Shaniqua argued her case so (emphatically) and with such great passion, that her parents gave Shaniqua their consent.

forceful; insistent

I wanted to just set the table and be done with it, but my mother (scrupulously) arranged each napkin, dish, and utensil until they were in perfect alignment.

punctiliously or minutely careful, precise, or exact:

After Brian broke Darcy's heart this last time, he will have to make some serious (amends) if he ever wants to win her back.

reparation or compensation for a loss, damage, or injury of any kind; recompense.

Stanley tried to determine the meaning of the vocabulary word, but there were so few clues in the sentence all he could do was hopelessly (conjecture) as to what the word might mean

to conclude or suppose from grounds or evidence insufficient to ensure reliability.

The clues in the sentence were so helpful, Stanley was able to (ascertain) the meaning of the word beyond a shadow of a doubt.

to find out definitely; learn with certainty or assurance; determine:

Jake asked his mother for permission to go to his friend Rodney's dance party, stating that his grades had improved, and he was quite pleased when she (consented.)

to permit, approve, or agree; comply or yield (often followed by to or an infinitive)

Kyle really wanted to play basketball, but since it overlapped with the volleyball season (and since Carrie played volleyball), he would just have to (defer) his hoop-dreams until next year, when his relationship with her would be secure.

to put off (action, consideration, etc.) to a future time