Context Clues (Vocabulary)

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Context clues

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hints in surrounding text to infer the meaning of an unfamiliar word.

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CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

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Tristin couldn’t see the school; it was shrouded by smoke and dust. What does 'shrouded' mean?

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covered

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CCSS.L.11-12.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

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Measles, a childhood disease, was eradicated in the USA 20 years ago but has returned due to unvaccinated children. The term 'eradicated' means:

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completely eliminated or destroyed

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

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Jared's desire to play in the NBA was tempered by his pragmatic view of his height and injuries. The word 'pragmatic' means:

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realistic

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CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

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The word 'stifle' means:

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to stop

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CCSS.L.3.2F

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Meaning of 'cursory':

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quickly, without attention

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

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Meaning of 'exhibit' in context: The class decided to exhibit the science projects during Parent Teacher Conferences.

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show

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CCSS.L.5.5C

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Meaning of 'obsolete' in context: Typewriters became obsolete with the rise of personal computers.

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out-dated

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CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

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Meaning of 'ornate' in context: The large vase was covered in a hand carved and ornate design.

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detailed

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CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

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Meaning of 'feeble' in context: She offered a feeble excuse for her late work.

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weak

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CCSS.L.1.5D

CCSS.L.2.5B

CCSS.L.3.5C

CCSS.L.K.5D