The word is directly defined in the sentence.
"A habitat, or natural home, of an animal provides food and shelter."
2. Synonym Clues
A similar word is used nearby.
"The weather was frigid, extremely cold for this time of year."
3. Antonym Clues
An opposite word is used.
"Unlike his gregarious brother who loved parties, he was shy and reserved."
4. Example Clues
Examples help explain the word.
"Carnivores, such as lions, tigers, and wolves, eat only meat."
5. Inference Clues
You have to infer the meaning from the overall context.
"The aroma of freshly baked bread filled the kitchen, making everyone hungry." (aroma = pleasant smell)
💡 Steps to figure out unknown words:
1. Look for commas, dashes, or parentheses that might contain a definition.
2. Look for signal words like "or," "such as," "like," "unlike," "however."
3. Read the sentences before and after.
4. Guess the meaning and check if it makes sense.