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Flashcard 1: Identify the meaning of “frugal” in: “He was frugal, choosing water instead of soda to save money.”
Answer: Careful with money; not wasteful. The context of choosing a cheaper option to save money indicates thriftiness and avoidance of unnecessary spending.
Flashcard 2: Which signal phrase most strongly indicates examples: “for instance” or “as a result”?
Answer: For instance. For instance precedes specific illustrations, directly supporting inference of the word's meaning through examples.
Flashcard 3: Which signal word most strongly indicates a contrast clue: “therefore” or “however”?
Answer: However. However introduces opposition, signaling a contrast that helps define the word through its antonym.
Flashcard 4: Which clue is strongest: a direct definition, an example list, or a general “feel” of the sentence?
Answer: A direct definition is strongest. A direct definition provides explicit clarity, making it more reliable than indirect examples or vague impressions.
Flashcard 5: What is the best quick check after choosing a meaning from context clues?
Answer: Substitute the meaning and reread for smooth sense. Substituting the inferred meaning confirms it fits seamlessly, maintaining the sentence's logical and grammatical flow.
Flashcard 6: What context clue type lets you infer meaning from what happens as a result in the passage?
Answer: Cause-and-effect clue. Cause-and-effect relationships reveal the word's meaning through outcomes or reasons described in the passage.
Flashcard 7: What context clue type provides examples after “such as,” “including,” or “for instance”?
Answer: Example or illustration clue. Examples illustrate the word's meaning by providing specific instances that clarify its application in context.
Flashcard 8: What context clue type signals a word’s meaning by showing its opposite with “but” or “however”?
Answer: Contrast or antonym clue. Contrast clues highlight opposites, allowing inference of the word's meaning by understanding what it is not.
Flashcard 9: What context clue type uses “like” or “as” to suggest a word’s meaning?
Answer: Comparison clue (simile/analogy). Similes and analogies draw parallels to familiar concepts, helping to infer the word's meaning through comparison.
Flashcard 10: What context clue type uses a comma, dash, or parentheses to explain a word directly?
Answer: Definition or appositive clue. This clue type directly restates or defines the word using punctuation to set off the explanation within the sentence.
Flashcard 11: Which strategy best prevents a wrong meaning when a word has multiple definitions?
Answer: Test each meaning against the sentence’s tone and logic. Evaluating each possible definition against the sentence's overall tone and logical flow ensures the selected meaning aligns appropriately.
Flashcard 12: What is the first context-clue step to take when a word is unfamiliar in a sentence?
Answer: Read the full sentence and one sentence before and after. Reading the surrounding sentences provides essential context to accurately infer the unfamiliar word's meaning from the broader passage.
Flashcard 13: Identify the meaning of “tedious” in: “The tedious task took hours and felt boring and repetitive.”
Answer: Boring and tiring because it is repetitive. A repetitive task taking hours and feeling boring implies monotony that leads to fatigue.
Flashcard 14: Identify the meaning of “resilient” in: “After the setback, the resilient team quickly recovered.”
Answer: Able to bounce back; recover quickly. Quick recovery after a setback demonstrates the ability to adapt and regain strength promptly.
Flashcard 15: Identify the meaning of “placid” in: “The lake was placid, with a smooth surface and no waves.”
Answer: Calm and peaceful. A smooth lake surface without waves suggests stillness and tranquility in the environment.
Flashcard 16: Identify the meaning of “placate” in: “To placate the child, he offered a toy and a snack.”
Answer: To calm or soothe; to make less angry. Offering comforts to a child aims to reduce distress and restore calmness effectively.
Flashcard 17: Identify the meaning of “scorn” in: “She spoke with scorn, mocking his idea as foolish.”
Answer: Strong disrespect; contempt. Mocking an idea as foolish conveys strong disapproval and disdain toward it.
Flashcard 18: Identify the meaning of “conspicuous” in: “The neon jacket was conspicuous in the dark crowd.”
Answer: Easy to notice; standing out. A neon jacket in a dark crowd stands out visually, making it highly noticeable.
Flashcard 19: Identify the meaning of “vague” in: “His directions were vague, so we still did not know where to go.”
Answer: Unclear; lacking detail. Directions causing confusion indicate a lack of specificity or clarity in the instructions.
Flashcard 20: Identify the meaning of “candid” in: “In a candid reply, she spoke honestly about her mistake.”
Answer: Truthful and straightforward. Speaking honestly about a mistake reflects openness and directness without deception.
Flashcard 21: Identify the meaning of “diminish” in: “As the storm moved away, the thunder began to diminish.”
Answer: To decrease; become smaller or weaker. The storm's departure leading to quieter thunder suggests a reduction in intensity over time.
Flashcard 22: Identify the meaning of “abrupt” in: “The car stopped abruptly, and everyone lurched forward.”
Answer: Sudden and unexpected. The sudden stop causing lurching implies an unexpected halt without warning.
Flashcard 23: Identify the meaning of “meticulous” in: “Her meticulous notes contained every detail from the lecture.”
Answer: Very careful and precise. Capturing every detail in notes demonstrates thorough attention to precision and accuracy.
Flashcard 24: Identify the meaning of “reluctant” in: “He was reluctant to speak, so he stayed silent.”
Answer: Unwilling; hesitant. Staying silent implies hesitation or unwillingness to engage, fitting the context of avoidance.
Flashcard 25: Identify the meaning of “elated” in: “She was elated when she learned she had won first place.”
Answer: Extremely happy. Winning first place triggers a positive emotional response, suggesting intense joy from the achievement.