Asked by Zephyr Benedict
Use the sentence to answer the question.
Josiah had expected his great uncle's house to be dilapidated, but when he got there, it was well maintained.
Which type of context clue is most helpful for finding the meaning of the word dilapidated?
A. Guessing
B. Definition
C. Restatement
D. Contrast
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D. Contrast — the word is clarified by the contrasting clause "but... it was well maintained," which shows "dilapidated" means run-down or in poor condition.
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