Using Context Clues to define Unfamiliar Words

Front

The once barren wetlands now teem with life after years of conservation efforts.
What does barren mean in this context?

Back

Lacking in vegetation or life

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

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Fragmented

The ecosystem became fragmented after the construction of roads and buildings divided the wetlands.

Back

Broken into parts

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

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Spindly: The spindly trees in the wetland seemed too fragile to withstand the strong winds.

Back

Tall and thin

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5D

CCSS.L.2.5B

CCSS.L.3.5C

CCSS.L.K.5D

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Teeming
After the rains, the wetlands were teeming with frogs, birds, and insects of all kinds.

Back

Overflowing with life

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5D

CCSS.L.2.5B

CCSS.L.3.5C

CCSS.L.K.5D

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Subtlest
Only the most observant could notice the subtlest changes in the wetlands' landscape over the years.

Back

Slightest and hardest to detect

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5D

CCSS.L.2.5B

CCSS.L.3.5C

CCSS.L.K.5D

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Conserve
Efforts to conserve the wetlands have helped protect numerous species from extinction.

Back

Protect and maintain

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

Front

Traversing
The group of hikers enjoyed traversing the scenic paths through the wetlands.

Back

Walking across

Tags

CCSS.L.5.6

CCSS.L.6.2B

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.2B

CCSS.L.8.2C

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Errant
An errant heron was spotted far from its usual nesting grounds in the wetlands.

Back

Lost or wandering

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Front

During the storm, the small animals were holing up in their burrows to stay safe.

Back

gathered or taking shelter together

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

Front

Congregating
Birds were congregating near the water’s edge, preparing to fly south for the winter.

Back

gathering in a group

Tags

CCSS.L.6.2B

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.2B

CCSS.L.8.2C

CCSS.L.9-10.1.C