Context Clues

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What are context clues?

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Words or phrases in a text that help you understand the meaning of unfamiliar words.

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What does 'aversion' mean?

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A strong dislike for something.

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What does 'terminate' mean?

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To stop or end something.

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What type of context clue is used when a word is compared to its opposite?

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Antonym.

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What does 'compassionate' mean?

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Kind and caring towards others.

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What does 'pinnacle' mean?

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The top or highest point of something.

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What is a synonym context clue?

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A word that has a similar meaning to the unfamiliar word.

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How can you find the meaning of a word using examples?

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Look for examples in the text that illustrate the meaning of the word.

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What does 'swift' mean in the context of a river?

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Fast or quick.

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What is an antonym context clue?

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A word that has the opposite meaning of the unfamiliar word.