1. Check for the clue (s) such as synonym or definition clues embedded in the sentence.
2. Read the sentence (s) comes before and after the one that contains the unsnown word.
3. Tell yourself in your own words what the sentence (s)is saying to you.
4 Reread the sentence that contains the unknown word.
5. Replace a word that seems lo make sense in the context.
6. Read on. If the word you does not make sense in the context of the rest of substituted the paragraph, try again.