Context Clues and Reading English XI - Skills What type of context clue is being used in this statement The beggar's IMPECUNIOUSNESS was apparent by the rags he was wearing.?

The context clue used in the statement is an example of a descriptive context clue. The Word "impecuniousness" is clarified by the phrase "the rags he was wearing," which indicates a lack of money or wealth. This descriptive detail helps readers infer the meaning of "impecuniousness" through the visual imagery of the beggar's appearance.