Context Clues Practice

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What does 'ornate' mean in the context of a design?

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Detailed; elaborately decorated.

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What is the purpose of a psychiatrist?

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To mitigate the suffering of the patient, meaning to make it milder.

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What does 'veridical' mean when describing a person?

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Truthful; someone known for telling the truth.

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What does 'vitiated' mean in relation to air quality?

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Contaminated; made impure or harmful.

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What are 'vicissitudes' in the context of history?

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Changes; variations or fluctuations over time.

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How can context clues help in understanding unfamiliar words?

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They provide hints or information surrounding the word that can help deduce its meaning.

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What is an example of a context clue?

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A synonym or antonym provided in the same sentence or nearby.

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Why is it important to understand context clues?

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They enhance reading comprehension and vocabulary skills.

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What does 'mitigate' mean?

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To make something less severe, serious, or painful.

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What is the opposite of 'ornate'?

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Simple; lacking elaborate detail.