Carlos was ambidextrous, so, when he sprained his right wrist, he was still able to throw accurately with this left hand In 3-5 sentences, define ambidextrous and explain how both the context clues and word parts can help you discover the word's meaning.
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Ambidextrous means being able to use both hands equally well. In this context, it refers to Carlos' ability to use both his left and right hand for various tasks. The word can be broken down into two parts - "ambi" meaning both or both sides, and "dextrous" meaning skillful or adept. The context clue of Carlos being able to throw accurately with his left hand despite spraining his right wrist indicates that ambidextrous means having equal skill or ability with both hands.