Context Clues

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What does 'recuse' mean?

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step aside and not be involved

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What does 'implement' mean?

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carry out

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What does 'remiss' mean?

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not helpful

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What does 'irate' mean?

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angry

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What does 'terrestrial' mean?

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of or on planet earth

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What are context clues?

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

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Why are context clues important?

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They help readers figure out the meaning of unfamiliar words without needing a dictionary.

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What is an example of a context clue?

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A synonym or antonym provided in the sentence.

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What does 'synonym' mean?

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A word that has the same or similar 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.