context clues 2

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The girls languidly put on their jackets as if they had no energy at all.  Using the comparison clue, the word languidly in this sentence means

Melissa sauntered over to our table while Cheryl hurried over.   In this sentence, the word sauntered means

My younger sister can be an irritating nuisance when I am doing my homework.  In this sentence, the word nuisance means

The insidious burglar was able to sneak into the house without being heard or seen.   In this sentence, the word insidious means

We should be careful not to ostracize those who are different from us. It is much better for all if we are welcoming to everyone.  In this sentence, the word ostracize means

His rancor, or hatred, of his brother has caused him to live his life as a lonely person.  Using the synonym clue, the word rancor in this sentence means

The mother was determined to prove her son's innocence; the father was resolute as well.  Using the comparison clue, the word resolute in this sentence means

The artist was very careful and exact as he meticulously painted the portrait.   In this sentence, the word meticulously means