Vocabulary • Ch 2 - Grade 8 • Context Clues

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What does 'dilemma' mean?

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A difficult choice between two things.

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What does 'extricate' mean?

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To free or untangle from something difficult.

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What does 'equilibrium' mean?

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A state of balance or stability.

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What does 'excessive' mean?

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More than what is needed or normal.

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What does 'flamboyant' mean?

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Very showy or brightly colored in appearance.

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What is a 'vocabulary'?

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A set of words known and used by a person.

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What does 'context' mean?

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The circumstances or setting surrounding a word or event.

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What does 'clue' mean?

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A hint or piece of information that helps to solve a problem.

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What does 'interpret' mean?

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To explain the meaning of something.

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What does 'synonym' mean?

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