Which type of context clue helps determine the meaning of the word lithe in the following sentence? Although Amelia was quite lithe, her sister was clumsy and awkward. antonyms synonyms inference punctuation

English · College · Tue Nov 03 2020

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Answer: The type of context clue that helps determine the meaning of the word "lithe" in the provided sentence is antonyms. The sentence contrasts Amelia with her sister, by stating that Amelia was "quite lithe," whereas her sister was "clumsy and awkward." The words "clumsy" and "awkward" are antonyms of "lithe," suggesting that "lithe" refers to someone who is the opposite of clumsy and awkward, i.e., someone who moves in a smooth, graceful, and effortless way.

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