Context Clues
We walked slowly down the trail with great TREPIDATION tr. No one who had gone this way had ever been heard from again. Had they simply found a better place to settle on this dark planet? We doubted that.
apprehension, insecurity
Brea and Elizabeth are having a DISPUTE over which radio station to play at work. It would be so much simpler if they both liked the same kind of music
argument, disagreement
The workers stood in front of the factory and wondered what to do next. The doors were locked and the windows were boarded up. They doubted that they would even collect their final pay checks now that the company was INSOLVENT.
broke, bankrupt
Mr. Burke stood before his employees. They had never seen him in such a serious mood. "I would be REMISS if I didn't tell you that your future with this company depends on how hard you work," he stated firmly.
careless, thoughtless
A wonderful 98 year old woman is working day and night to knit scarves to send as gifts for the troops. What a SELFLESS person she is!
caring, altruistic
Fortunately, the explosion DIVERTED the asteroid from a course that would have sent it hurdling into our planet.
change direction
In the early 1600s, a dangerous trip across the Atlantic Ocean was a DAUNTING idea. The Europeans, who would someday be known as the Pilgrims, must have been a very determined and brave group of settlers.
dangerous, overwhelming
Your plan looks good. I hope it will really work. It's time to IMPLEMENT it and see if it's as brilliant as you claim.
execute, apply
The news story was based on a letter that was a FABRICATION. Now the reporter who wrote the story is in big trouble.
false, concoction
Christmas is a time when Dad REVERTS to his childhood. I really think he looks forward to Santa's visit more than any other member of the family. Mom says that he'll always be a child during this season.
goes back
Wherever he goes, the ESTEEMED Dr. Sanchez is applauded for his life saving research.
greatly admired
When your plan brings us great wealth, you will be rewarded for your SAGACITY.
intelligence
When the Pilgrims landed in what is now Massachusetts, they were fearful that the Native Americans would attack them. However, the people that they ENCOUNTERED the Wampanoag Indians, were a peaceful and generous tribe.
met, to come across
Your cousin claimed to be late because the doors of his house were frozen shut. Even though I have my doubts, his explanation is PLAUSIBLE. It got really cold last night. I'll just have to take his word for it.
realistic, believable
If you don't CURTAIL your spending, you'll be broke in no time at all!
reduce
Speaking rudely to the judges was RASH behavior. You really hurt your chances of winning!
rude, without thought
No word must ever leak out about this military action! It has to be a CLANDESTINE operation in order to succeed.
secretive
Marsha is really an INTROVERT. When I took her to Jason's party, she sat in a corner without speaking to anyone. All she did was eat most of the snacks.
shy
Our new alarm system will wake up the entire neighborhood if an INTRUDER gets in the house.
someone who enters uninvited
Mr. Huge was very proud of his auto superstore. "We have such an EXTENSIVE selection of cars," he said, "so everyone should find a vehicle that he or she will love!"
vast, large