Context Clues

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What is a proportion?

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A proportion is a relationship between two quantities, showing how much of one thing there is compared to another.

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What does acronym mean?

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An acronym is a word formed from the initial letters of a phrase, like U.S.A. for United States of America.

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What are standards?

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Standards are the criteria or rules that define what is expected or required.

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What does obviously mean?

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Obviously means something that is clear or easy to see.

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What does precariously mean?

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Precariously means in a way that is not securely held or in position, often involving danger.

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What is a context clue?

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A context clue is a hint found within a sentence or paragraph that helps to understand the meaning of an unfamiliar word.

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What does it mean to disobey?

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To disobey means to not follow a rule or command.

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What is an abbreviation?

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An abbreviation is a shortened form of a word or phrase.

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What does criteria refer to?

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Criteria refer to the standards or principles by which something is judged or decided.

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What does it mean to balance?

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To balance means to keep something steady and not let it fall.