Definition context clue
a definition in the sentence
is (called)
signal word for definition
are
signal word for definition
means
signal word for definition
or
signal word for definition
Definition signal punctuation
Set off by commas, dashes, or parentheses
Synonym context clue
a word with a similar meaning to the unknown word
also
signal word for synonym
as
signal word for synonym
like, same
signal word for synonym
similarly
signal word for synonym
too
signal word for synonym
Antonym context clue
a word or phrase with the opposite meaning of the unknown word
but
signal word for antonym
however
signal word for antonym
in contrast
signal word for antonym
on the other hand
signal word for antonym
though
signal word for antonym
unlike
signal word for antonym
Example Context Clue
several examples in a list
Such as
signal word for example
Like, for example
signal word for example
For instance,
signal word for example
Including
signal word for example
General context clue
general or inexact clues