Deducing meaning of unknown words

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Entombed

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Buried; to be placed in a tomb or grave.

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Controversial

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Questionable; likely to cause disagreement or public debate.

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Dew

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Small drops of water that form on cool surfaces at night.

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Amalgamation

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Mixture; a combination of different elements.

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Swelled up

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Became bigger; to increase in size or volume.

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Context clues

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Hints or information in a text that help deduce the meaning of unknown words.

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Synonym

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A word that has the same or nearly the same meaning as another word.

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Antonym

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A word that has the opposite meaning of another word.

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Inference

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A conclusion reached based on evidence and reasoning.

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Etymology

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The study of the origin of words and how their meanings have changed.