Use context clues from the material viewed to determine the meaning of unfamiliar words or expressions
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Q 1/5
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The thought of eating a rat is abhorrent to most people.
Which word is the best synonym of abhorrent?
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rodent
wrong
horrible
delicious
Q 2/5
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Teenagers tend to be belligerent when arguing with their parents.
Which word is the best synonym of belligerent?
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peaceful
young
concise
warlike
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The thought of eating a rat is abhorrent to most people.
Which word is the best synonym of abhorrent?
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Teenagers tend to be belligerent when arguing with their parents.
Which word is the best synonym of belligerent?
2
30 sec
EN8VC-Ia-8
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The girls went to the library and read three books in one afternoon. They were voracious readers.
Which is the best definition of the word voracious as it is used in the text.
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30 sec
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"You've never trusted me. Why are you always so skeptical of everything I say?" Karen asked her mother.
Which is the best synonym of skeptical?
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30 sec
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Mr. Fry is quite affable. In fact, he reminds me of Ms. Baker. Do you remember how kind she was?
What type of context clue is used to help the reader understand the meaning of the word affable?