Word meanings using context clues

Officer Mike was skeptical of pursuing the suspect without backup, as it could be dangerous. Skeptical means

His requirement to complete make-up work was compulsory because he missed class. Compulsory means

Many of the Islands in the Pacific were sparsely populated with very few residents, spread far apart. Sparsely means

We had such a surfeit of food for the holidays that we gave to the homeless. Surfeit means

Vinny rubbed the gnarly trees and discovered many deep crevasses and bumps . Gnarly means

It was the culmination of the tests and Joe was finally relieved. He would have no more to take! Culmination means

My teacher rewards us for being conscientious and fixing our errors. Conscientious means

The employees wrote grievance letters to the boss expressing concerns about new extended work hours. Grievance means

The family decided to venture into the new cave they found on their hike. Venture means

Sarah has a habit of emulating her older sister by using her make-up and hair accessories. Emulating means

I sat reminiscing with my sister about the old days when we lived with father. Reminiscing means

Dr. Mitchell prescribed me some medication to try to repress, or prevent, my mood swings. Repress means

He disagreed with his boss but he decided not to express his candid opinion. Candid means

The old man decorated his house, but it still was rudimentary and empty. Rudimentary means

Brian learned not to indulge in bullying because it can hurt other people. Indulge means

John's malice towards his ex caused him to destroy her clothes. Malice means

The magnanimous judge released the boy who was accused of stealing. Magnanimous means

My mom said that I "failed to understand that the principle is to show respect." Principle means:

The Dept. of Education believes no student can be deprived of an education. Deprived means

Ancient cultures passed lore around the campfire in the form of old folktales that taught lessons. Lore means