Vocabulary Context Clues 4

Question 1

"The novel's plot was so convoluted that readers struggled to follow it." What does "convoluted" mean?

Accepted Answer

Complicated

Answer

Readers struggling to follow it shows "convoluted" means complicated.

Question 2

"She was elated when she won the scholarship, jumping for joy." What does "elated" mean?

Accepted Answer

Extremely happy

Answer

Jumping for joy shows "elated" means extremely happy.

Question 3

"The frugal shopper clipped coupons and never bought anything full price." What does "frugal" mean?

Accepted Answer

Careful with money

Answer

Clipping coupons and avoiding full price shows "frugal" means careful with money.

Question 4

"His candid response surprised everyone because he told the truth even though it hurt." What does "candid" mean?

Accepted Answer

Honest and direct

Answer

Telling the truth even when it hurt shows "candid" means honest and direct.

Question 5

"The storm was imminent; dark clouds gathered and thunder rumbled nearby." What does "imminent" mean?

Accepted Answer

About to happen

Answer

Gathering clouds and nearby thunder show "imminent" means about to happen.

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