There are several ways to figure out the meaning of an unfamiliar word. When using context clues the first thing you can look for are signal words that will point to a definition. Signal words uses for definitions are: is, are, or, means, refers to.
You can look for signal words that will point to a synonym: also, as like, same, too. Words that point to an antonym: but, unlike, however, instead of, though.
signal words that point to example: for example, such as, like, including
you can also use word parts. base root, prefix, suffix
