L to J Vocab Flashcard 3/16

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Opposite meaning to another word

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antonym

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Change in some way; alter

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modify

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A word or phrase meaning the same as another.

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synonym

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A prefix or suffix added to a root word

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affix

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Title at the top of a page or section

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heading

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Base of a word without affixes

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root word

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Exact meaning word for word

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literal

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Writing around a word or passage influencing its meaning or effect.

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context

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Deeper meaning beyond a word's exact meaning

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figurative

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Meaning of: to state or set forth

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define