Dictionary Based Vocabulary Questions (reading STAAR Prep)

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What does 'apprehensive' mean in the context of feeling nervous about traveling alone?

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Worried

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What does 'raise' mean in the context of selling possessions to collect money for a trip?

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To collect

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What does 'intrigued' mean when someone wants to learn more about a book?

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Interested

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What does 'wistfully' mean when watching others enjoy a festival?

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With sadness

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What does 'light' mean in the context of sunshine bringing warmth and brightness?

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Opposite of dark

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What are context clues?

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

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How can you determine the meaning of an unfamiliar word in a sentence?

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By using context clues from the surrounding text.

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What is a synonym for 'worried'?

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Apprehensive

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What is a synonym for 'interested'?

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Intrigued

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What is the purpose of a dictionary?

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To provide definitions, pronunciations, and meanings of words.