Context clues are hints or information provided in a passage that help readers understand the meaning of unfamiliar words or phrases. They can be found through definitions, examples, comparisons, or contrasts within the text.
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Inference: An inference is a conclusion drawn based on evidence and reasoning from the text.
Synonym: A synonym is a word that has the same or similar meaning as another word.
Antonym: An antonym is a word that has the opposite meaning of another word.