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How to find synonyms using contextual clues. Don't write write in google. Give proper answer

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Answered by perpetuallyperplexed
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1- Review entire text to gain a clear understading of fundamental themes.

2- Thoroughly read sentences in the vicintiy of the unknown word



For example, in the attached picture- try to discern the meaning of the word "hankering"


Here are the clues the text offers us:

a) "unable to appreciate" indiactes that hankering may have a negative connotation associated with it.

b) "others possess" suggests undertones of jealousy and enviousness for others' abilities.


Using these 2 clues, one can hypothesize that hankering means yearning/longing. (In this situation, it is used with a negative connotation)



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