Synonyms and Antonyms as Context Clues

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What is a synonym?

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A synonym is 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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An antonym is a word that has the opposite meaning of another word.

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What does 'mortification' mean?

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Mortification means shame or embarrassment.

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What is the synonym of 'affection'?

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The synonym of 'affection' is 'love'.

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What does 'reluctant' mean?

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Reluctant means unwilling or hesitant to do something.

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What is the antonym of 'willing'?

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The antonym of 'willing' is 'unwilling'.

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What does 'illuminate' mean?

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Illuminate means to light up or brighten.

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What is the synonym of 'partially'?

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The synonym of 'partially' is 'incompletely'.

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How can context clues help in understanding a word?

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Context clues are hints found within a sentence that help define a difficult word.

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What is an example of using a synonym in a sentence?

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Instead of saying 'happy', you can say 'joyful'.