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Context Clues

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    Context Clues-Mixture Definitions, Examples, and Synonyms
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  • Even if you don't like another person, you shouldn't DISPARAGE, or talk bad about, them to others.
    to be kind
    to put down
    to disagree
    to avoid
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  • I DESPISE - I mean, like, really, really hate - olives.
    a lot
    many
    dislike
    love
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  • I missed the entire lesson because my mind was caught in a REVERIE, escaping in my mind to my weekend plans.
    daydream
    game
    lost
    rain storm
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  • The Joker had a SINISTER look on his face as he plotted his revenge against Batman.
    forgetful
    guilty
    sad
    evil
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  • The zoo opened a new AVIARY, a large building where birds are kept and allowed to fly freely. Visitors enjoyed walking inside and seeing parrots, finches, and owls soaring above them.
    A building for birds
    A park for children
    A type of bird
    A cage for fish
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  • During history class, we learned about a MONARCHS, or a king or queen who rules a country. Some MONARCHS had complete power, while others shared leadership with a government.
    A kind teacher
    A government official
    A ruler such as a king or queen
    A type of butterfly
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  • The desert can seem empty, but it is a HABITAT, the natural home of many animals and plants. Lizards, snakes, and cacti all thrive in this unique environment.
    A type of desert animal
    A shelter made by humans
    A plant that stores water
    A natural home or environment
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  • Maria was known for her TENACITY, or her ability to keep trying even when things were difficult. She practiced every day until she finally mastered the piano piece.
    Knowledge of many subjects
    Giving up quickly
    Ability to keep trying
    Talent in music
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  • Plants need PHOTOSYNTHESIS, the process by which they use sunlight to make food, in order to survive. Without this process, they could not grow or produce oxygen for us.
    The way plants make food using sunlight
    The process of planting seeds
    The way animals breathe oxygen
    The process of water turning into gas
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  • Her METICULOUS nature, or careful attention to detail, made her an excellent editor.
    Being lazy and careless
    Careful attention to detail
    Working very quickly
    Having strong opinions
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  • He was a very AMIABLE person; he was always friendly and kind to others
    Dishonest and sneaky
    Friendly and kind
    Cruel and mean
    Angry and upset
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  • The park had a variety of FOLAIGE, with many kinds of leaves, ferns,
    Park benches
    Small rocks
    Tiny insects
    Plants and leaves
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  • The tiny boat was SOLITARY on the water, floating alone away from all the other ships and speedboats
    Part of a large group
    Moving very quickly
    Deeply submerged
    Being or living alone; single
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  • The town's biggest ASSEST is its beautiful beach, which brings in many tourists and swimmers every summer.
    An unnecessary item
    A useful or valuable thing, person, or quality
    A small animal
    A major weakness
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  • He felt WEARY after the long day; he yawned, rubbed his eyes, and shuffled slowly to bed
    Feeling or showing tiredness
    Completely alert
    Mentally confused
    Energetic and excited
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  • The ANTIQUES from the old war, like rusty helmets and broken rifles, were displayed in the museum.
    Computer programs
    A collectible object, with high value because of age
    Live animals
    Brand-new items
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