Vocabulary in Context

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What does 'exorbitant' mean?

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extreme

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What does 'plentiful' mean?

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more than enough

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What does 'worthless' mean?

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not good

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What does 'rejected' mean?

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turned down, refused

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What does 'bargains' mean?

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sales

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What are context clues?

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Hints in the text that help you understand the meaning of a word.

Front

Why is it important to use context clues?

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They help you figure out the meaning of unfamiliar words.

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What is an example of a context clue?

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A sentence that describes the situation or gives examples.

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How can you identify a synonym using context clues?

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Look for words that have similar meanings in the surrounding text.

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What is an antonym?

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A word that means the opposite of another word.