it is a word or phrase that provides an example to illustrate the unfamiliar word

It is a word that has the same meaning as another word.

What do you call a word that has the opposite meaning of another word?

What is a context clue?

A contrast context clues help readers understand the meaning of a new word by providing another word that has the opposite meaning.

The new term may be formally defined, or sufficient explanation may

be given within the a sentence or in the following sentence.

What is one of the hints that the author uses to gives hints about unfamiliar words?

When you are reading and come to an unknown word, what should you do first?

Images in a book which provide hints and indications about the text by invoking certain words in the reader's mind.

If you have trouble understanding a word in a passage or sentence of a story, you may want to read previous words or the end of the sentence to determine what the word means. What is this strategy known as?

Read the passage below.  Which word or words best helps you understand the meaning of the word obedient?

The obedient child always followed her mother's requests.  That night, she brushed her teeth, folded her clothes, and went to bed before her mother had to come in and remind her.  

At the restaurant we were offered a variety of beverages, like milk and ice tea.

When I fell off the trampoline, I fractured my arm and wore a cast

The terrible storm caused much destruction in the town.

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The class was delighted when I said they were going to recess.

Read the sentence.

Isaac has shown a lot of progress this school year. His grades have improved in all subjects. Which clue words help the reader know the meaning of the word progress?

Speaking rudely to the judges was rash behavior. You really hurt your chances of winning! In the above context, what does “rash” mean?

Some people are always bashing the president just like others bashed the one before him. Wouldn't you think that everyone could find something to praise him for, at least once in a while?

Wherever he goes, the esteemed Dr. Sanchez is applauded for his life saving research.

I believe that if you lower taxes so that people can keep more of the money they earn, it will be an incentive for them to work harder.

What is the meaning of “incentive”?

Based on context clues in the passage below, ecstatic means __________. They were ecstatic at the birth of their baby. They couldn't stop smiling for days.

Read the passage:

to conserve water, you can turn off the tap while brushing your teeth. Another idea is to take a shorter shower. Being aware of your water usage can help you use less of it!

What is the meaning of conserve?

What is the definition of the highlighted word?

The teacher was appalled, or disgusted, by the honey-covered homework the student turned in.

Water gushed out of the sink. What does gushed mean?