Context Clues

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What does 'accentuate' mean?

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To emphasize or make something more noticeable.

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What is a synonym for 'clandestine'?

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Secret.

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What does 'voracious' mean?

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Having a huge appetite.

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What context clue strategy is used when the meaning is inferred from examples?

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Example/Inference context clue.

Front

What is the definition of an inference context clue?

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A word’s definition is not explained; you need to look for clues before AND after the sentence.

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What does 'emphasize' mean in the context of writing?

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To give special importance or prominence to something.

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What is the purpose of using context clues in reading?

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To help understand the meaning of unfamiliar words.

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What is a synonym for 'incensed'?

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Angry or enraged.

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What does 'synonym' mean?

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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 example of a context clue?

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Using a sentence that provides hints about the meaning of a difficult word.