Each sentence below uses a contrast transition word to set an underlined target word against an opposite clue. Match each sentence to the correct contextual definition of its underlined word.
- Unlike his spendthrift brother who wasted every paycheck, Ronald was remarkably frugal with his savings.Economical and careful with money
- While the previous supervisor was notoriously secretive and evasive, the new manager was completely candid with the staff.Frank, honest, and straightforward
- Although her former coworker was reclusive and avoided social gatherings, Elena proved to be exceptionally gregarious.Sociable and enjoying the company of others
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Match the sentence featuring 'frugal' to 'Economical and careful with money', the sentence featuring 'candid' to 'Frank, honest, and straightforward', and the sentence featuring 'gregarious' to 'Sociable and enjoying the company of others'.
Each sentence sets up a direct contrast between the underlined target word and an explicit antonym. The contrast marker 'Unlike' opposes 'frugal' to 'spendthrift', defining it as economical; 'While' opposes 'candid' to 'secretive and evasive', defining it as frank and honest; and 'Although' opposes 'gregarious' to 'reclusive', defining it as sociable.
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Using contrast markers and antonym context clues to determine the meaning of unknown words
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