Context Clues
Pam and Gia are sisters, but they’re very different. Look at their clothes. Pam doesn’t care what she wears, even if her clothes are old-fashioned. But Gia is very chic. "Chic" probably means:
stylish
If you don’t get help for your condition, it could become chronic. Then you may have to take medicine for the rest of your life. "Chronic" probably means:
long-lasting
I like that store. The workers care about their customers and strive to make them feel comfortable and welcome. "strive" probably means:
try