Vocabulary • Ch 3 - Grade 8 • Context Clues

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What does 'permeate' mean?

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To spread or flow throughout something.

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What does 'parliament' mean?

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A group of people who make laws.

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What does 'miscellaneous' mean?

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Different things that don't fit together.

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What does 'inevitable' mean?

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Something that is certain to happen.

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What does 'obstinate' mean?

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Not willing to change your mind.

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What is a context clue?

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A hint in the text that helps you understand the meaning of a word.

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What does 'address' mean in a sentence?

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To speak to someone or a group about a topic.

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What does 'legislation' mean?

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Laws that are proposed or enacted.

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What does 'genuine' mean?

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Real and not fake.

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What does 'inevitable' mean in a sentence?

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It means something that will definitely happen.