Context Clues for Definitions Practice

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What does 'soared' mean?

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flew

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What does 'annual' mean?

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yearly

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What does 'meek' mean?

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shy

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What does 'renowned' mean?

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famous; well-known

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What does 'TRAGIC' mean?

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disastrous, awful

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What are context clues?

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Hints in a text that help you understand the meaning of a word.

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Why are context clues important?

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They help readers figure out the meaning of unknown words.

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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 'frisky' mean?

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Playful and energetic.