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."
In a vehement manner.
Description
A definition context clue can help determine the meaning of "cranky" by providing a clear explanation or synonymous term. For example, in a sentence such as "After a sleepless night, she felt irritable and cranky," the word "irritable" provides a clue to the meaning of "cranky."
The embedded type of context clue provides the definition of an unfamiliar word within a sentence. Examples include: "She was a pariah, an outcast who was shunned by the community," where "pariah" is explained as an outcast; and "The student was labeled as prodigious, meaning exceptional or extraordinary," where "prodigious" is defined as exceptional.
Synonym
alternate description example repetition
The context clue "dejection" is an example of an antonym clue, where the word's meaning is understood through its opposite. In this case, "dejection" implies a sense of sadness or low spirits.
Synonym
synonyms
monkey
Explanation