Context clues

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• Secondary Education

Context clues

Previously, we have discussed a couple of context clues. 

Today we will continue.. 

Definition clues 

Owls are -nocturnal- This means they fly around and look for food at night.
Give me the definition of Nocturnal

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Synonym clues

Exercise is very important in order to -alleviate- or reduce stress.
give me the meaning of alleviate

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Antonym clues

Unlike international flights, domestic flights are much cheaper.
what is the antonym?

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Example clues

Celestial objects -including the sun, moon, and stars -have fascinated man through the century
“Celestial objects” means

Inference or logic clues

Most people take many hours to commute from their home to their work every day. “commute” means