Context Clue Flashcard

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Perch

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To sit or rest on a high or elevated position; in the context of the sentence, it means to be seated.

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Jovial

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Cheerful and friendly; having a good-natured disposition.

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Earnest

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Serious in intention, purpose, or effort; showing sincere and intense conviction.

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Beckoned

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Signaled or called someone to come closer or to follow.

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Dismal

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Causing gloom or misery; dreary.

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Context Clue

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Hints or information provided in a text that help readers understand the meaning of unfamiliar words.

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Synonym

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

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Antonym

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A word that has the opposite meaning of another word.

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Inference

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A conclusion reached based on evidence and reasoning rather than from explicit statements.

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Figurative Language

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Language that uses words or expressions with a meaning that is different from the literal interpretation.