Context Clues Vocabulary

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What does the word 'elated' mean?

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Extremely happy

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What does the word 'convoluted' mean?

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Complicated and confusing

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What does the word 'voracious' mean?

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Insatiable and eager

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What does the word 'famished' mean?

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Extremely hungry

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What does the word 'dilapidated' mean?

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Falling apart

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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 unfamiliar words.

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Why are context clues important?

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

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What is a synonym?

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

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What is an antonym?

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A word that has the opposite meaning of another word.

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What does the word 'benevolent' mean?

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Kind and generous