Understanding Vocabulary Through Context

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What does 'resilient' mean?

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Able to withstand difficult conditions and recover.

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What does 'predicament' mean?

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A difficult or unpleasant situation; a bind.

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What does 'deprive' mean?

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To withhold or take away something.

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What does 'frugal' mean?

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Economical; avoiding waste.

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What does 'comply' mean?

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To obey or follow rules.

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What are context clues?

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Hints or information in a text that help determine the meaning of unknown words.

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How can you use context clues to understand a word?

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Look for surrounding words or sentences that provide hints about the word's meaning.

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What is a synonym for 'resilient'?

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Tough or strong.

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What is an antonym for 'frugal'?

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Extravagant or wasteful.

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What does it mean to 'comply' with rules?

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To follow or adhere to the established guidelines.