Context Clues

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The woman loved her occupation as a teacher. She hardly thought of it as work!

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job

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harsh My grandma and grandpa moved from New York to Florida to get away from the harsh winters.

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extreme

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miserable
When my cousin got chicken pox, he felt miserable and had to stay away from his friends.

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terrible

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frightened The big roller coaster frightened the boy. His legs started shaking as he stepped on the ride.

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scared

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The gap in the fence provided enough space for the dog to slip out and escape.

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hole

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They gazed at the stars for hours. There were so many of them, it was hard to take their eyes off!

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a long look

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illuminated The twinkling Christmas lights illuminated the dark sky. It was almost as bright as day!

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lighten up

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urge Both men will urge you to vote for them, but you have to make a choice.

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encourage

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I seldom see fireflies at night anymore. There are only a few of them flying around my house.

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never

Front

The aroma of a fresh baked pie made my stomach growl.

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smell