A strategy for finding the meaning of an unknown word by replacing it with another word to see if it makes sense is called `____`.

Flashcard 8 - Verbal Flashcard Set for the NLN NEX

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substitution

Explanation:

Substitution is a trick used to find the meaning of unknown words. It involves inserting a synonym of the word you think it might mean into the sentence and seeing if it works.

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