Context Clues for Definitions Practice

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renowned

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famous; well-known

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TRAGIC
The most TRAGIC part of the movie was the war, which caused many people to lose their homes.

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disastrous, awful

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Appalled: The teacher was appalled, or disgusted, by the honey-covered homework the student turned in.

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Disgusted

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Congested (The parking lot was so congested, it took half an hour to get out.)

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crowded

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Nocturnal

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active at night

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construct

Back

build

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peered Emma peered out the car window at the snow.

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stared

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contents

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what is inside something

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sudden

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without warning

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annual

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yearly