Vocab Flashcard #5 (ono, nym, onym)

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Some authors prefer to remain this.

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anonymous

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Theodor Geisel used names like The LeSieg and Dr. Seuss.

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pseudonyms

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Word that imitates sounds like 'clang' or 'meow':

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onomatopoeia

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"That factory will produce most of the produce needed by the country. Produce is an example of what type of word?"

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heteronym

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"The stuffy nose can be a bother," and "the stuff he knows can be a bother," are examples of what type of words?

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oronyms

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The words 'excellent' and 'outstanding' are:

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synonyms

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NBA stands for National Basketball Association. What type of word is NBA?

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acronym

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Generous and selfish are opposites.

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Antonyms

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Words in the sentence: "I need a weather update so I know whether to pack shorts."

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homonyms

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Alzheimer's disease is named after Dr. Alois Alzheimer, who first identified its symptoms. This is an example of what?

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eponym