What is one way to discern the meaning of a word using the context of the writing?

Re-read the sentences that come before and after the term.
Use an internet search engine.
Look it up in the dictionary.
Ask a friend.

The conventions of a number of the states, having at the time of their adopting the constitution, expressed a desire, in order to prevent misconstruction or abuse of its powers, that further declaratory and restrictive clauses should be added: and as extending the ground of public confidence in the government, will best ensure the beneficent ends of its institution. what is meant by the phrase "further declaratory and restrictive clauses"?

Select the correct answer to which literary movement did ambrose bierce belong? a. romanticism b. realism c. naturalism d. neoclassicism

If the court issues an injunction against the school's rule, will the petitioning students be glad or upset?