Download Context Clues 3.1 answers and more Exams Dance in PDF only on Docsity! Directions: read each sentence and determine the meaning of the word using cross sentence clues or your prior knowledge. Then, explain what clues in the sentence helped you determine the word meaning. 1. Universal: Jim wanted to ask Janet to the dance, but he felt it a universally acknowledged truth that popular girls like her didn't go with unpopular guys like him. Definition: Something that is remains consistent everywhere What clues in the sentence lead you to your definition? Jim does not ask Janet to the dance. 2. Extraordinary: Kevin may know how to shoot from the field, but my jump shot is extraordinary. Definition: Remarkably good What clues in the sentence lead you to your definition? The speaker's jump shot is better than Kevin's. 3. Establish: Even though peace between the two formerly warring nations had been established for years now, the solider still woke cold from dreams of battle. Definition: Put into place; enact or ordain What clues in the sentence lead you to your definition? The solider still dreams of battle even though the war is over. 4. Scrupulous: I wanted to just set the table and be done with it, but my mother scrupulously arranged each napkin, dish, and utensil until they were in perfect alignment. Definition: With great attention to detail What clues in the sentence lead you to your definition? The speaker wanted to just throw down the settings, but his mother wanted to make things perfect. 5. Consent: Jake asked his mother for permission to go to his friend Rodney's dance party, stating that his grades had improved, and he was quite pleased when she consented. Definition: To give permission What clues in the sentence lead you to your definition? Jake is pleased with his mother's response, so she must have permitted his departure. 6. Vexed: When Jose found out that his little brother Emilio carelessly broke Jose's Xbox disc tray, Jose was vexed and sure let Emilio know it. Definition: Angry; irate What clues in the sentence lead you to your definition? Emilo broke Jose's Xbox disc tray. Context Clues 3.1