Context Clues Practice

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What does the word 'plethora' mean?

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great quantity

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What does the word 'sterilized' mean?

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disinfected

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What does the word 'lugubrious' mean?

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sad

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What does the word 'ambivalent' mean?

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mixed feelings or contradictory ideas about something or someone.

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What context clue supports the meaning of 'detest'?

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The word 'love' indicates the opposite feeling, which helps to understand that 'detest' means to hate.

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What is a context clue?

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A hint or suggestion in the text that helps readers understand the meaning of a word or phrase.

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How can context clues help in understanding unfamiliar words?

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They provide hints or information surrounding the word that can clarify its meaning.

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What is the meaning of 'disinfected'?

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To clean something thoroughly to remove germs and bacteria.

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What is the meaning of 'sad'?

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Feeling sorrowful or unhappy.

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What does 'mixed feelings' refer to?

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Having both positive and negative emotions about a situation.