Context Clues: Unknown words

Since athletes must stay in great shape, they seldom eat junk food.

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

When you are told exactly what a word means

Words that are similar in meaning

When you rely on information you already know to make an inference.

The smell from the refrigerator was very foul, but the freezer smelled fresh.

The rays from the rising sun shone splendidly through our window.

On the way to his room after just having been grounded, Tod murmured something under her breath

The diamond ring was radiantly shining on her finger.

The smooth dancer moved with elegance across the stage.

Kim didn't like her new haircut until several people made remarks in how nice it looked

Abbey held the delicate flower gently so the stem wouldn't break.

The cat scuttled quickly around the room without lying down at all.

Grandpa didn't know that it was going to rain on the trip, and now he had to alter he plans

The judge questioned the witness, but he sat silent and declined to answer.

When an unknown word is used to describe something in the sentence.

Words that have opposite meanings

Jan went to the museum every weekend because she was so fascinated by art.

The girl languidly put on her jacket as if she had no energy at all.

After the bird escaped, Chris tried to coax it back into the cage with treats.

The saturated, dripping dog ran in the house after swimming in the lake.

Sam was so hungry that he didn't leave a single particle of muffin on the plate.

The lanky dog was not fat, even though he ate a lot.

Phyllis felt elated when she won the race.

The bird was perched up on a branch looking down at the people below.