Determining the meaning of words in context

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8th Grade
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does 'famished' mean?
Back
Hungry
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does 'exasperated' mean?
Back
Annoyed
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does 'vivid' mean in the context of colors?
Back
Bright and intense
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does 'ominous' mean in the context of dark clouds?
Back
Threatening
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does 'magnify' mean in the context of a microscope?
Back
Enlarge
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does 'context' refer to in understanding words?
Back
The circumstances or setting in which a word is used.
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a synonym for 'hungry'?
Back
Starving
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