Synonyms & Antonyms In Context 6
Good readers use various types of context clues to discover the meaning of unknown words. 
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Synonym context clues include a word with the same meaning as the unfamiliar word.
Example: The hazardous air was so polluted it was dangerous for them to breathe   it in.
The word "dangerous" acts as a synonym for the word "hazardous" and gives a clue to its meaning.

Directions: Read each sentence. Choose the best definition for each word using synonym context clues.
1. Hector was a proficient violinist. His skillful playing was admired by all. The word "proficient" means __________. *
2 points
2. Paul was so inflexible it was upsetting to his friends. He was too stubborn to let them choose a new game to play at recess. The word "inflexible" means __________. *
2 points
3. The lost puppy was so affectionate that the woman who found it couldn’t help loving it in return. The word "affectionate" means __________. *
2 points
4. The students knew if they put forth their best effort on the test, it would be worth the endeavor. The word "endeavor" means __________. *
2 points
5. Izzy’s parents interrogated her when she came home late. They asked her things until she admitted she’d stopped at her friend’s house for a snack. The word "interrogated" means __________. *
2 points
6. The compilation of songs on Shayna’s computer was the best collection of music Joe had ever heard. The word "compilation" means __________. *
2 points
Antonym context clues include a word with the opposite meaning as the unfamiliar word.
Example: Kenyah was restless as she waited for her friend to call. She was anything but relaxed.
The word "relaxed" acts as an antonym for the word "restless" and gives a clue to its meaning.
Directions: Read each sentence. Choose the best definition for each word using antonym context clues.
1. Though Kai struggled to understand math in school, he flourished once he started studying with a tutor. His grade improved, and his confidence increased with it. The word "flourished" means __________. *
2 points
2. The game was novel to Susan, unlike the familiar games she usually played. The word "novel" means __________. *
2 points
3. After the final night of the play, the stage crew worked to disassemble the set. It took much less time than it had to build it.  The word "disassemble" means __________. *
2 points
4. The cold, blustery day was unlike the warm, still day that had come before it. The word "blustery" means __________. *
2 points
5. Ken felt his friends were being inconsiderate. Though they knew he was sick, they weren’t thoughtful enough to ask how he was doing. The word "inconsiderate" means __________. *
2 points
6. In Oz’s opinion, his spring break plans were mundane. He wished his family was going somewhere exciting instead of staying at home. The word "mundane" means __________. *
2 points
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