A kind of riddle based upon some fanciful or fantastic resemblance between things quite unlike; a puzzling question, of which the answer is or involves a pun., A question to which only a conjectural answer can be made.
The type of context clue used for the word "gelatinous" is a definition clue. This is because the sentence likely provides a definition or explanation of what "gelatinous" means, helping the reader understand its meaning.
Definition clue - a context clue that directly provides the meaning of the word.
the most common types are : definition clue example clue synonym restatement clue contrast clue mood clue experience clue analysis clue
A definition context clue provides a direct explanation or description of an unfamiliar word within the sentence or passage. This type of clue helps readers understand the meaning of the word based on how it is used in the text.
Context clues are used to figure out the meaning of an unusual word. Some of the types of context clues are definition, antonym, synonym, inference, cause and effect, comparison, example, mood, experience, and inference.
1.Definition Clue 2.Example Clue 3.Comparison and Contrast Clue 4.Cause and Effect Clue 5.Restatement Clue 6.Explanation Clue
I think you misunderstand context clues. They are clues within a sentence or paragraph that gives clues to the meaning of a word. Your question takes the word "healthy" out of context and what you seem to want is a definition of the word.
The type of context clue used to determine the meaning of "collaborative" is a synonym clue. When surrounding context provides a synonymous term or phrase that is similar in meaning to the unfamiliar word, it helps in understanding its definition.
A definition context clue is given for the word "homage" in the sentence: "He paid homage to his favorite author by incorporating similar writing styles in his own work."
The answer to Fulcrum's conundrum is not clear. It is a mystery or puzzle that may have multiple interpretations depending on the context in which it is presented.
The type of context clue for the word "malodorous" is definition. Other words or phrases in the text may directly define or explain the meaning of "malodorous" as foul-smelling or having a bad odor.
definition/restatement