Context Clue Flashcard

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Beckoned

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To signal or call someone over, often with a gesture.

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Jovial

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Cheerful and friendly.

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Remorse

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A feeling of guilt or regret for a wrong committed.

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Inquiry

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A question or request for information.

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Dismal

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Gloomy, dreary, or depressing.

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Context Clue

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Hints or information in a text that help deduce the meaning of an unfamiliar word.

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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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Figurative Language

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Language that uses words or expressions with a meaning different from the literal interpretation.