5th Grade - Context Clues, Synonyms/Antonyms Flashcard

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What does 'nutritious' mean?

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Nutritious means healthy, providing the necessary nutrients for growth and health.

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What is a 'dispute'?

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A dispute is a disagreement or argument between people.

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What does 'mediator' mean?

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A mediator is a peacemaker, someone who helps resolve conflicts between others.

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What does 'aghast' mean?

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Aghast means surprised or shocked, often in a negative way.

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What does 'evade' mean?

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Evade means to avoid or escape from something.

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What are context clues?

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Context clues are hints or information in a text that help you understand the meaning of unfamiliar words.

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What is 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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How can you use context clues to find the meaning of a word?

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You can look at the surrounding words and sentences to infer the meaning of the unfamiliar word.

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What does 'toxic' mean?

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Toxic means harmful or poisonous.