Context Clues

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What does 'elaborate' mean?

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Fancy or intricate; detailed and complex.

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What is a 'ratio'?

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A relationship between two numbers indicating how many times the first number contains the second.

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What does 'precariously' mean?

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In a way that is not securely held or in position; dangerously.

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What does 'coherent' mean?

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Logical and consistent; easy to understand.

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What does 'vintage' mean?

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Classic; representing the high quality of a past era.

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What are context clues?

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Hints or information in a text that help readers understand the meaning of unfamiliar words.

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How can you find the meaning of a word using context clues?

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Look for synonyms, antonyms, or examples in the surrounding text.

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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.

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What does 'understandable' mean?

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Able to be understood; clear and comprehensible.