Context Clues Flashcard - Determining Meaning of Unknown Words

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What does the word 'gaunt' mean?

Back

Adjective: extremely thin.

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CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

CCSS.L.1.6

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What does the word 'vapid' mean?

Back

Boring.

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CCSS.L.3.2F

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What does the word 'lethargic' mean?

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Drowsy, sluggish.

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CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

CCSS.L.1.6

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What does the root word 'grat' mean?

Back

Thanks/pleasing.

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CCSS.L.6.4B

CCSS.L.7.4B

CCSS.L.8.4B

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.4.4B

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What does the suffix '-fy' mean?

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To make, cause.

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CCSS.RF.5.3A

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.RF.3.3A

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What does 'gratify' mean in the context of a guilty verdict?

Back

To make them glad.

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CCSS.L.3.2F

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What does the word 'nostalgia' mean?

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Pleasant memories of the past.

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CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

CCSS.L.1.6

Front

What are context clues?

Back

Hints or suggestions in a text that help determine the meaning of unknown words.

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CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

CCSS.L.3.4D

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How can you identify context clues in a sentence?

Back

Look for synonyms, antonyms, examples, or explanations surrounding the unknown word.

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CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

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What is an example of a synonym context clue?

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Using the word 'happy' to explain 'joyful'.

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CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.5.4A