Using Context Clues for Meaning

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Emaciated
The generous people fed the emaciated lost dog.

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Thin

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Invariably: She invariably leaves her homework at home and must turn in late.

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Always

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Tepid
The mother bathed the baby the tepid water.

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Lukewarm

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Vintage (The car collector brought the vintage Ford Mustang.)

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Classic

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Slovenly
The slovenly boy never cleaned his room or washed his hands.

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Sloppy

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Flagrantly
The policeman arrested the speeder for flagrantly disobeying the speed limit.

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Obviously

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Concurred
The city council concurred with the excellent recommendations of the library committee.

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Agreed

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Brevity: A man of few words, he is known for his brevity.

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Briefness

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Vacillates: He cannot make a decision because he vacillates back and forth on the issue.

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Changes

Front

Ms. Johnstun's has an eclectic playlist with Beethoven and The Beastie Boys.

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Varied