Using Prior Knowledge and Context to Predict and Confirm Meaning (3)

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What does 'assuage' mean?

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To make unpleasant feelings less strong.

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What does 'pugnacious' mean?

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Eager or quick to fight.

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What does 'dissonance' mean?

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Lack of agreement; conflict.

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What does 'obsequious' mean?

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Overly polite and eager to please.

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What does 'pernicious' mean?

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Having a harmful effect, especially in a gradual or subtle way.

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What is the importance of context in understanding word meanings?

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Context helps to clarify the meaning of words based on how they are used in sentences.

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How can prior knowledge assist in predicting meanings of unfamiliar words?

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Prior knowledge allows readers to make educated guesses about the meanings of new words based on similar words or concepts they already understand.

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What is an example of using context clues to determine the meaning of a word?

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If a sentence describes a 'pugnacious' animal that 'attacks' others, the reader can infer that 'pugnacious' relates to being aggressive or combative.

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Why is it important to confirm the meaning of a word after predicting it?

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Confirming the meaning ensures that the reader has understood the text correctly and avoids misunderstandings.

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What role do synonyms play in understanding word meanings?

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Synonyms can provide alternative words with similar meanings, helping to clarify the meaning of the unfamiliar word.