Vocabulary/ Context Clues Practice #1

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Nebulous

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Vague and unclear; lacking a definite form or limits.

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Eloquent

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Persuasive and moving; fluent or persuasive in speaking or writing.

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Penchant

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Strong inclination or liking for something.

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Sagacious

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Wise and shrewd; having or showing keen mental discernment and good judgment.

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Altruistic

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Generous and selfless; showing a selfless concern for the well-being of others.

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Context Clues

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Hints or suggestions in a text that help readers understand the meaning of unfamiliar words.

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Synonym

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A word that has the same or nearly the same meaning as another word.

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Antonym

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A word that has the opposite meaning of another word.

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Inference

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A conclusion reached based on evidence and reasoning rather than from explicit statements.

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Connotation

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The implied or associated meaning of a word, beyond its literal definition.