4th Grade Context Clues

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What does 'fortify' mean?

Back

To strengthen or make something more secure.

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What is a synonym for 'fortify'?

Back

Strengthen.

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What does 'expedite' mean?

Back

To make something happen faster or to quicken.

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What is a synonym for 'expedite'?

Back

Quicken.

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What is a 'fabrication'?

Back

Something that is made up or fake.

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What does 'chronic' mean?

Back

A condition that lasts a long time and does not go away.

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What is a synonym for 'chronic'?

Back

Won't go away.

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What does 'strive' mean?

Back

To make a great effort to achieve something.

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What is a synonym for 'strive'?

Back

Try.

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What does 'disaster' mean?

Back

A sudden event that causes great damage or loss.