Understand new vocabulary from context

What you'll learn

1. 1

   When you read a new word, look at the words around it for clues!

2. 2

   What do we call the words around a new word that help you understand it?

3. 3

   Let's find the meaning of 'gazed' in this sentence: 'The girl gazed at the stars in wonder.'

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   Read this sentence: 'The puppy was very timid and hid behind the sofa.'

5. 5

   What does 'timid' mean in that sentence?

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   What about 'enormous'? 'The elephant was enormous, much bigger than the mouse.'

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   What does 'enormous' mean?