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Vocabulary in context

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    Using context clues to determine the meaning of novel words.
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  • The new street light illuminated the entire street. What does illuminate mean?
    to light up, brighten
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  • Melissa enjoyed the cheering and commotion of the football game. What does commotion mean?
    loud, noisy
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  • Unlike the nimble dancers in her ballet class, Chloe was clumsy and awkward as she spun around the dance floor. What does nimble mean?
    quick and light in movement, graceful
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  • Greg pondered the question of what to wear to school because he wanted to make a good first impression. What does pondered mean?
    to think about something carefully
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  • Lucas broke his grandmothers favorite vase on accident. He started to sweat in anticipation of what would happen when his grandmother found out. What does anticipation mean?
    expecting or predicting
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