Context Clue Flashcard

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Alter

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To change something.

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Perch

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To sit or rest on something, often at a height.

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Inquiry

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A question or a request for information.

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Detest

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To hate something very much.

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Dismal

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Gloomy, dreary, or causing a feeling of sadness.

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Context Clue

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Hints or information in a text that help to understand the meaning of a 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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Vocabulary

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The set of words known and used by a person.