Understanding Context Clues

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Context Clue

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Hints in a text to help understand a word's meaning

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Synonym Clue

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Uses similar words to explain a term

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Antonym Clue

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Uses opposite words to define a term

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Example Clue

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Provides examples to clarify a word

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"The arid desert was dry and barren."

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Arid means dry

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"The jubilant crowd cheered loudly."

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Jubilant means joyful

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"The cat was aloof, unlike the friendly dog."

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Aloof means distant

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"The river was teeming with fish."

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Teeming means full of

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"The ancient ruins were a relic of the past."

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Relic means old object

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"The novice painter was just learning."

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Novice means beginner