Context Clues

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What does 'condone' mean?

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To allow or accept something that is usually considered wrong.

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What does 'omit' mean?

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To leave out or exclude something.

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What does 'authenticate' mean?

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To verify or confirm the identity of someone.

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What does 'hesitant' mean?

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Feeling unsure or uncertain about something.

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What does 'disregard' mean?

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To ignore or pay no attention to something.

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What are context clues?

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Hints or information in a text that help you understand the meaning of unfamiliar words.

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Why are context clues important?

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They help readers figure out the meaning of words without needing a dictionary.

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What is an example of a context clue?

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Using a synonym or antonym in the sentence to help understand a word.

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What does 'synonym' mean?

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

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What does 'antonym' mean?

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A word that has the opposite meaning of another word.