Using Context Clues

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What does 'gregarious' mean?

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Sociable and outgoing.

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What does 'perplexed' mean?

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Confused.

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What does 'resilient' mean?

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Able to withstand difficult conditions and recover.

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What does 'frugal' mean?

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Economical.

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What does 'vivid' mean?

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Bright and intense.

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How can context clues help in understanding unfamiliar words?

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Context clues provide hints or information surrounding a 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 sentence.

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Why is it important to understand the meaning of words like 'gregarious' in context?

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Understanding words in context helps improve comprehension and vocabulary.

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What type of context clue is used in the sentence: 'The gregarious child was always the center of attention at parties'?

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The phrase 'center of attention' suggests a meaning related to being sociable.

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What does 'antonym' mean?

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A word that has the opposite meaning of another word.