Context Clues

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What does 'labored' mean?

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worked

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What does 'humiliated' mean?

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embarrassed

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What does 'bared' mean?

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showed

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What does 'flexible' mean?

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able to bend shape easily

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What does 'lush' mean?

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thick with green plants

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What are context clues?

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Hints in the text that help you understand the meaning of unknown words.

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Why are context clues important?

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They help readers figure out the meaning of words without using a dictionary.

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What is a synonym?

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A word that has the same or similar meaning as another word.

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What is an antonym?

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A word that has the opposite meaning of another word.

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What does 'anxious' mean?

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worried or nervous