Vocabulary: Context Clues

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What does the word 'potential' mean in the context of causes?

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Possible

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What does 'vulnerable' mean when referring to someone or something?

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Able to be hurt

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What is the best definition of 'mislaid'?

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Lost

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What does 'sweltered' mean in the context of experiencing heat?

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Burned

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What does 'unfathomable' mean when describing something that is hard to understand?

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Hard to understand

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What are context clues?

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Hints or suggestions in a text that help define a difficult word.

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How can you identify context clues in a sentence?

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Look for synonyms, antonyms, or explanations surrounding the unfamiliar word.

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What is a synonym for 'concise'?

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Brief

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What does 'modified' mean in the context of changing something?

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Changed or altered

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What is an antonym for 'vulnerable'?

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Invulnerable