Context Clues Review

The good guy in the story was strong and kind, unlike the "villain".

Lucy is so "superficial," she only cares about appearances.

Which type of context clue gives a word that means the opposite?

Which of the following is a type of context clue that gives you a word that has a similar meaning?

The tornado "annihilated" the whole town to the point that nothing was left standing.

Katie appeared "infallible" in math class because she had never gotten a problem wrong.

His "rancor", or hatred, of his brother has caused him to live his life as a lonely person.

"Precipitation," such as rain and snow, falls from the sky.

Which is a type of context clue that requires an informed guess about the word's meaning based on general clues?

Jack "labored" at his job all day while Peggy rested in bed.

All of the following are types of context clues except...?

After being ill and unable to eat for three days, Beverly had a "voracious" appetite.

Some people feel "perplexed" by brain teasers, while others figure them out quickly.

A "sleuth", such as Sherlock Holmes, can be very helpful in solving crimes.

Candles, flashlights, and lamps "illuminate" the room.

Which of the following is the best definition of "context clues?"

The sun made the lake water "shimmer".

The mother was determined to prove her son's innocence; the father was "resolute" as well.