Vocabulary • Ch 6 - And Then There Were None • Context Clues

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Meaning of 'fraught'

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Filled with worry, anxiety, or tension

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Meaning of 'contrast'

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Compare differences between two things

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Meaning of 'sheer'

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Very steep or almost straight up

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Meaning of 'bound' in context

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To tie or fasten something tightly

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Incline: To lean or slant

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Meaning of 'incline' in context

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Motive

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Reason for an action

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Malicious: Wanting to hurt others or cause trouble

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Definition of 'malicious'

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Meaning of 'alternative'

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Another choice or option

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Chastise

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To scold or punish for bad behavior

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Irony

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When something happens opposite of expected