Context Clues Grade 9 Vocabulary 18/19

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What does 'spontaneous' mean in the context of urges or actions?

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Impulsive; occurring without premeditation.

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What does 'respective' mean when referring to elected representatives?

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Various; relating to each one individually.

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What does 'indolent' mean in the context of a disease?

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Slow-going; not progressing rapidly.

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What does 'animosity' mean in social contexts?

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Strong dislike; hostility between individuals or groups.

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What does 'indiscriminate' mean when making choices?

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Haphazard; lacking careful consideration.

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Define 'context clues' in reading comprehension.

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Hints or information within a text that help deduce the meaning of unfamiliar words.

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What is the purpose of using context clues?

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To infer the meaning of unknown words and enhance understanding of the text.

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How can synonyms serve as context clues?

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They provide similar meanings that can help clarify the meaning of a word.

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What role do antonyms play in understanding vocabulary?

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They offer contrasting meanings that can help define a word by showing what it is not.

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What is an example of a context clue in a sentence?

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In the sentence 'The weather was frigid, making it too cold to go outside,' 'frigid' is clarified by 'too cold'.