Context Clues

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What does 'imperialism' mean?

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When one country takes over another.

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What is the closest synonym for 'context'?

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setting

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The words 'climatic' and 'climactic' have similar ___ but different ___.

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sounds; meanings

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What's an antonym for 'diverted'?

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bored

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What does 'malevolent' mean?

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Having a wish to do evil to others; cruel and violent.

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What are context clues?

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Hints or information in a text that help readers understand the meaning of unfamiliar words.

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What is a synonym?

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A word that has the same or nearly the same 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 'divert' mean in the context of a performance?

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To entertain or distract an audience.

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What is the meaning of 'climactic'?

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Relating to the most intense, exciting, or important point of something.