5th grade Vocabulary

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What does the word 'sweltered' mean in the context of the sentence: 'The lost campers sweltered in the heat of the desert sun.'?

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burned

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What does the word 'tragic' mean in the context of the sentence: 'The most tragic part of the movie was the war, which caused many people to lose their homes.'?

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disastrous, awful

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What does the word 'bared' mean in the context of the sentence: 'The tiger, protecting her cub, snarled, spit, and bared her teeth at the zookeeper.'?

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showed

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What does the word 'abolished' mean in the context of the sentence: 'Slavery was abolished in the U.S. after the Civil War.'?

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outlawed

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What does the word 'suspicious' mean in the context of the sentence: 'Kelsey's boyfriend was acting very suspicious at the dinner table.'?

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Questionable Behavior

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What are context clues and how can they help 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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Why is it important to understand the meaning of words in context?

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Understanding words in context helps improve comprehension and allows for better interpretation of the text.

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

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Synonyms, antonyms, or explanations provided in the surrounding text.

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How can recognizing word parts (prefixes, suffixes) assist in understanding vocabulary?

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Recognizing word parts can help deduce the meaning of unfamiliar words by breaking them down into their components.

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What is the difference between a literal and a figurative meaning of a word?

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Literal meaning refers to the exact definition, while figurative meaning involves a more symbolic or metaphorical interpretation.