State the meaning of the word eradicate as it is used in the following sentence. Then, identify the context clue that you used to understand the meaning: definition clue, synonym, example clue, contrast clue, or inference clue.


Researchers continue their efforts to eradicate childhood diseases , but some illnesses cannot be completely eliminated.

eradicate = get rid of = eliminated = inference clue

The meaning of the word "eradicate" as used in the sentence is to eliminate or completely get rid of. The context clue that helps understand the meaning is the contrast clue. The phrase "but some illnesses cannot be completely eliminated" indicates that researchers are attempting to eradicate childhood diseases, which implies that they want to completely eliminate or eradicate them.