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Which type of context clue can be used to determine the meaning of "gregarious" in this sentence? "The husband and wife were very different. Al was reserved and shy but Sophie was quite gregarious."

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The type of context clue used would be contrast or antonym clues.

Step-by-step explanation:

In the sentence, it says they were quite different. Its saying that the husband, Al was very shy, but in contrast, Sophie was very sociable, or friendly." Greg" is a latin root word meaning group.

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