Contextual Vocabulary

noun the circumstances that form the setting for an event, statement, or idea, and in terms of which it can be fully understood and assessed

• It is important to consider the historical context when analyzing this document.
• You have to look at the bigger picture to understand what's going on.
• You gotta know what's up before you make a decision.
• In the context of our relationship, trust is like a fragile glass sculpture.

noun a fact or piece of information that is true

adverb used to emphasize the truth of a statement or to introduce a new point or topic

• In fact, the research study concluded that there was a significant correlation between the two variables.
• I thought she was lying, but in fact, she was telling the truth.
• I didn't think I would like sushi, but in fact, it's pretty good.
• The painting may look simple at first glance, but in fact, it holds a deeper meaning.