Question

Read the passage below. What kind of context clue helps you understand the meaning of the word discontent? Just yesterday the sailors had been happy. Now a wave of discontent swept through the ship's crew.

Answer 1

For my experience, I'm guessing that:

The word "Now" points out that something has changed over time, like a feeling or an event.

Example of "Now"

I liked to eat apples. Now, I've chosen oranges as my favorite fruit.