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🔍 Context Clues Types: Definition, Synonym, Antonym, Example, Inference
1. Definition / Explanation
"A meteorologist, or weather scientist, predicts the forecast." → meteorologist = weather scientist.
"Anthropology is the study of human societies and cultures." → definition directly given.
2. Synonym
"The ominous dark clouds were threatening; they looked scary and dangerous." → ominous = threatening / scary.
3. Antonym / Contrast
"Unlike her loquacious sister who talked constantly, Maria was quiet and reserved." → loquacious = talkative (opposite of quiet).
"The food was bland, not spicy or flavorful at all." → bland = not flavorful.
4. Example
"Nocturnal animals, such as bats, owls, and raccoons, are active at night." → nocturnal = active at night.
5. Inference / Logic
"He was so parched after the marathon that he drank three bottles of water immediately." → parched = very thirsty (inference from drinking water).
💡 Practice: When reading, highlight unknown words and identify which type of clue helped you guess the meaning.