Use the drop-down menus to identify the type of context clue that helped you determine the italicized word’s meaning.

Question

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Various protuberances, such as rocks, bushes, and ledges, made it easier for the climber to get up the wall.:

example

I made a New Year’s resolution to be generous, but I gave in to avarice instead.:

antonym

The worst result of the hurricane was the inundation of water that flooded streets and basements.:

synonym

Lesson 5: Improving Vocabulary with Word Parts and Context Clues