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Using Context Clues – the Key to Vocab Success!

Using Context Clues – the Key to Vocab Success!. Definition–the word is defined directly and clearly in the sentence in which it appears . “ The arbitrator , the neutral person chosen to settle the dispute , arrived at her decision .”.

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Using Context Clues – the Key to Vocab Success!

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  1. Using Context Clues – the Key to Vocab Success!

  2. Definition–the word is defined directly and clearly in the sentence in which it appears. • “ The arbitrator, the neutral person chosen to settle the dispute, arrived at her decision.”

  3. Antonym (or contrast)–often signaled by the words whereas, unlike, or as opposed to. • “Unlike Jamaal’s room, which was immaculate, Jeffrey’s room was very messy.” • “Whereas Melissa is quite lithe, her sister is clumsy and awkward.”

  4. Synonym (or restatement)–other words are used in the sentence with similar meanings. • “The slenderwoman was so thin her clothes were too big on her.

  5. Inference–word meanings are not directly described, but need to be inferred from the context. • “Walt’s pugnaciousbehavior made his opponent back down.” • “ The mangiggedthe large fish, but he needed his friend to enlarge the hole to drag it out of the frigid water.”

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