Context Clues Vocabulary

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What does the word 'scarce' mean?

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Scarce means insufficient in quantity or not easily available.

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Provide an example of 'scarce' used in a sentence.

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Food was scarce during the drought.

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What is the meaning of 'morsels'?

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Morsels refer to small pieces or bites of food.

Front

Use 'morsels' in a sentence.

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Then I’ll roast the remainder into crispy tasty morsels.

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Define 'bias'.

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Bias is an undue favor, support, or backing extended to a person, group, or argument against another.

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What is an example of bias in a sentence?

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The article showed a bias towards one political party.

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What does 'inference' mean?

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Inference is a conclusion or opinion formed based on known facts or evidence.

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Provide an example of making an inference.

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From the dark clouds, we can make the inference that it might rain.

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What does 'commended' mean?

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Commended means to praise formally or officially.

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Use 'commended' in a sentence.

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During the meeting, the manager commended the team's efforts.