Context Clues

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What are context clues?

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Context clues are hints or information within a text that help readers understand the meaning of unfamiliar words or phrases.

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What does the word 'voracious' mean?

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Avid; having a strong desire to read or consume.

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What type of context clue is used when a word is defined by a similar word?

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Synonym.

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What does the word 'picturesque' mean?

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Charming; visually attractive, especially in a quaint or pretty way.

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What does the word 'arid' mean?

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Dry; having little or no rain.

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What is a synonym?

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A word that has the same or nearly the same 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 type of context clue is used when a word is defined by its opposite?

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Antonym/comparison.

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What does the word 'tariff' mean?

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A tax imposed on imported goods.

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What is a descriptive context clue?

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A clue that provides details or characteristics about a word to help understand its meaning.