Giant Context Clue Review!

Question 1

Type of Clue: There have been many great CATACLYSMS, such as Hurricane Katrina in New Orleans.

Accepted Answer

example

Question 2

Meaning: Jackie was filled with MORTIFICATION, or shame, because of her careless remark.

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shame

Question 3

Meaning: Many people try not to cause IGNOMINY, or dishonor, to their families.

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dishonor

Question 4

Signal Word: Mark was pretty DIFFIDENT when he was younger, but he’s now outgoing.

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but

Question 5

Type: Jackie was filled with MORTIFICATION, or shame, because of her careless remark.

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definition

Question 6

Type: My ABSENT-MINDED teacher loses his keys, his book, and his chalk almost every day!

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example

Question 7

Meaning: My ABSENT-MINDED teacher loses his keys, his book, and his chalk every day!

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forgetful

Question 8

Type: Some people feel PERPLEXED by brain teasers, while others figure them out quickly.

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antonym

Question 9

Signal: Some feel PERPLEXED by brain teasers, while others figure them out quickly.

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while

Question 10

Signal Word: Dr. Smith is an ENTOMOLOGIST, or expert, on insects.

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,or ____,

Question 11

Signal Word: Jackie was filled with MORTIFICATION, or shame, because of her careless remark.

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, or ______,

Question 12

Type of CC: The fumes were PERNICIOUS, not harmless.

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antonym

Question 13

Meaning: Some feel PERPLEXED by brain teasers, while others figure them out quickly.

Accepted Answer

confused

Questions 13