front 1 Definition | back 1 The word may be explained in a sentence, the preceding sentence, or the following sentence. The ________ may connect the known word to a known word. Example: The *nucleus* is very important because it is the center of the atom. |
front 2 Synonym | back 2 The word is associated with another word that means the same thing. Example: The car came to a sudden stop. The *abrupt* halt sent her drink flying. |
front 3 Summary | back 3 The word may be preceded or followed by its description. Example: Maria *preservers*; she stays with her job and follows it through to the end because she is hard working and thorough. |
front 4 Simile or Metaphor | back 4 The word may be explained by a comparison (direct or implied). Example: The man's voice *droned* on and on; he sounded like a hive of bees. |
front 5 Example | back 5 The word may be explained by _____. i.e.: Mark was an *altruistic* person. For instance, he donated money to his local public school without asking for credit or anything in return. |
front 6 Cause and Effect | back 6 When an unfamiliar word appears as part of the cause of an action, a clue to the word's meaning can be found in the ______. Some words that signal _____ and ______ relationships are caused, because, since, consequently, therefore, when, and as a result. Example: The soccer team was *disconsolate* after losing a close match and narrowly missing a chance to clinch the division title. |
front 7 Appositive | back 7 The word may be explained by an __________, which is equivalent information enclosed commas. Example: *Etymology*, the study of word origins, can help us understand word meaning and structure. |
front 8 Antonym | back 8 The word may be explained by a contrast with the opposite. Example: Some parts of the river are *shallow*, but some are quite deep. |
front 9 Groupings | back 9 The word may appear in a series of familiar words of the same category. Example: While on vacation, she sampled mangos, kiwis, bananas, and *cumquats*. |