Context Clues

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What does the word 'vexed' mean in the context of feeling annoyed?

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Vexed means annoyed or frustrated.

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Define 'conspicuous' as used in a sentence describing someone easily noticed.

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Conspicuous means easily seen or noticed; attracting attention.

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What does 'envious' mean when someone feels jealous of another's possessions?

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Envious means feeling or showing jealousy towards someone else's advantages or possessions.

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What is meant by 'foliage' in the context of trees and plants?

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Foliage refers to the leaves of plants, especially trees.

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In the phrase 'strike me from their list of friends', what does 'strike' mean?

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Strike means to delete or omit someone from a list.

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What is the significance of context clues in understanding vocabulary?

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Context clues are hints or information within a text that help readers deduce the meaning of unfamiliar words.

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How can synonyms help in understanding the meaning of a word?

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Synonyms are words with similar meanings that can provide insight into the meaning of an unfamiliar word.

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What role does word structure (prefixes, suffixes) play in understanding vocabulary?

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Word structure can help determine the meaning of a word by analyzing its components, such as prefixes and suffixes.

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What is an example of a context clue that indicates a word's meaning?

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An example of a context clue is a definition or explanation provided in the same sentence or nearby sentences.

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How can antonyms serve as context clues for understanding vocabulary?

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Antonyms are words with opposite meanings that can help clarify the meaning of a word by contrast.