Vocabulary

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What does the root 'port' mean?

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to carry

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What does the root 'graph' mean?

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to write

Front

What type of context clue is used when a word is contrasted with its opposite?

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Antonym

Front

What type of context clue is used when a word is explained by a synonym?

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Synonym

Front

What type of context clue is used when a word is defined directly in the sentence?

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Definition

Front

What does the word 'forage' mean?

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to search for food

Front

What is a synonym?

Back

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

Front

What is an antonym?

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A word that has the opposite meaning of another word.

Front

What is the purpose of context clues?

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To help readers understand the meaning of unknown words.

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What does the prefix 'un-' mean?

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not or opposite of.