Context clues practice.

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What does 'flamboyantly' mean?

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in a colorful and bright manner

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What does 'distraught' mean?

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upset

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What is an 'edifice'?

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building

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What does 'precariously' mean?

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dangerously

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What does 'sweltered' mean?

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burned

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What is a context clue?

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A hint in the text that helps you understand the meaning of a word.

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Why are context clues important?

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They help readers figure out the meaning of unknown words.

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What is a synonym?

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A word that has the same or similar meaning as another word.

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What is an antonym?

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A word that has the opposite meaning of another word.

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What does 'dull' mean?

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Not bright or colorful.