Context Clues Vocabulary Flashcard

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What does the word 'innovative' mean?

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Creative

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What does the word 'arid' mean?

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Dry

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What does the word 'serene' mean?

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Calm

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What does the word 'juxtaposition' mean?

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Contrast

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What does the word 'jubilant' mean?

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Joyful

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What is the meaning of '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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What does 'synonym' mean?

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

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What does 'antonym' mean?

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A word that has the opposite meaning of another word.

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What is a 'metaphor'?

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A figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as'.

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What is a 'simile'?

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A figure of speech that compares two different things using 'like' or 'as'.