Determining the meaning of words in context

Determining the meaning of words in context

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English

8th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does the word 'famished' mean in context?

Back

Hungry

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

In the context of temperature, what does 'scorching' mean?

Back

Hot

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does it mean when someone is described as 'exasperated'?

Back

Annoyed

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the meaning of 'magnify' in relation to images?

Back

Enlarge

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

If someone is feeling 'jubilant', how are they feeling?

Back

Happy

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does the term 'context' refer to in understanding word meanings?

Back

The circumstances or setting in which a word is used.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How can context clues help in determining the meaning of unfamiliar words?

Back

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

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