Context Clues

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What does 'contaminate' mean?

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To make dirty or impure.

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What is a 'hypothesis'?

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An assumption or educated guess that can be tested.

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What does 'plethora' mean?

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An excess or abundance of something.

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What does 'peering' mean?

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Looking closely or intently at something.

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What does 'genius' mean?

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A smart person with exceptional intellectual ability.

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What are context clues?

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Hints or information in a text that help you understand the meaning of unknown words.

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Why are context clues important?

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They help readers figure out the meaning of unfamiliar words without using a dictionary.

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What is an example of a context clue?

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Using synonyms or antonyms in a sentence to clarify meaning.

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What is a synonym for 'assumption'?

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Hypothesis.

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What is an antonym for 'scarcity'?

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Abundance.