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Key Words: but, unlike, whereas, however, on the other hand

Antonym Clue

After checking in, Maria got her room keys from the CONCIERGE, who is a hotel employee that helps guests.

Definition Clue; concierge means a hotel employee that helps guests

When the author directly gives the meaning of the unknown word, this is called... IDEAS

Definition Clue

When you use background knowledge or personal experience to make a good guess at a word's meaning, this is called... IDEAS

Inferencing Clue

When a word that has the SAME meaning is used to help you figure out the meaning of an unknown word, this is called.... IDEAS

Synonym Clue

When the author gives an example of the word in the sentence, this is called... IDEAS

Example Clue

My nurse was extremely COMPASSIONATE and cared about me a lot.

Synonym Clue; compassionate means to care about someone a lot

As they were digging in Egypt, the archaeologists uncovered many ARTIFACTS, including broken tools, pieces of pottery, and old jewelry.

Example Clue; examples of artifacts are broken tools, pieces of potter, etc., so artifacts are handmade objects/remains of them found in excavations

Key Words: like, such as, including, for example, specifically, both, all, types of

Example Clue

When a word that has the OPPOSITE meaning is used to help you figure out the meaning of an unknown word, this is called.... IDEAS

Antonym Clue

Key Words: is, are, which is, which are, which means, or

Definition Clue

Can you CONFIRM that you are coming to my party this weekend?

Inference Clue; confirm means to verify

We will COMMENCE, or begin, taking the test when the bell rings.

Definition Clue; begin

The move was supposed to be really interesting, but it just felt MONOTONOUS to me.

Antonym Clue; monotonous is the opposite of interesting, so boring/dull/tedious

Key Words: similarly, just as, as well, also, too, AND

Synonym Clue

Many people supported the committee's plan to turn the old lot into a park. However, a few people OPPOSED the idea and voted against it.

Antonym Clue; Opposed is the opposite of supported