To determine the precise meaning of a word, the reader should consider context clues, tone, and word choice.
Context Clues- By reading other words around the word that you do not know, you can infer its meaning. Sometimes the exact meaning of the word isn't necessary as long as you understand the words around it.
Tone- It might not help you with the exact definition of the word, but by using the tone, you can determine if the word is happy, sad, angry, etc... This should help you understand the meaning of the sentence, even if you don't understand the word.
Word Choice- This refers to the writer's selection of words. Much like context clues, the author's use of words can help you determine the meaning or feeling of a specific word.
