8th Grade Context clues

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What does 'frugal' mean?

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Thrifty; careful with money.

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What is a synonym for 'reverential'?

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Respectful; showing deep respect.

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What does 'deferred' mean in the context of a vacation?

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Postponed or delayed.

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What does 'unfathomable' mean?

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Hard to understand.

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What does 'sever' mean?

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To separate or cut off.

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What are context clues?

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Hints or information in a text that help define a difficult word.

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What is a definition clue?

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A context clue that provides the meaning of a word directly.

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What is a contrast clue?

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A context clue that shows how a word is different from another.

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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.