Using Context Clues

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Joanne’s mother came up to the school to get the cell phone the teacher had confiscated. What does the word confiscated mean?

After the bird escaped, Chris tried to coax it back into the cage with treats. What does the word coax mean?

The curling iron was so hot that Martha singed her hair when she tried using it. What does the word singe mean?

Kevin thought that it was a great injustice that girls could wear earrings in the school while the boys could not. What does the word injustice mean?

While others eat eggs, pancakes, and bacon for breakfast, Mike was content with a piece of toast and a glass of orange juice. What does the word content mean?

If a wolf refuses to help its pack hunt, it becomes an outcast and must go on alone. What does the word outcast mean?

Even though John had a good job and a nice family, he yearned for more. What does the word yearned mean?

The richest man in town was losing his hearing and he offered a large reward to anyone who could find a remedy for his condition. What does the word remedy mean?