Context Clues 3

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What is a tariff?

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A tariff is a tax imposed on imported goods to make them more expensive than domestic products.

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What does impudent mean?

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Impudent means being rude or disrespectful.

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What does dismal mean?

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Dismal means gloomy or depressing.

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What does precariously mean?

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

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What does picturesque mean?

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Picturesque means visually attractive, like a picture.

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What is the purpose of context clues?

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Context clues help readers understand the meaning of unfamiliar words by using the surrounding text.

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How can you identify a synonym?

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A synonym is a word that has the same or similar meaning as another word.

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What is an antonym?

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An antonym is a word that has the opposite meaning of another word.

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What does it mean to infer?

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To infer means to make a conclusion based on evidence and reasoning rather than from explicit statements.

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What is a definition clue?

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A definition clue is when a word's meaning is explained directly in the text.