9th Grade Vocabulary Flashcard

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What does 'initiate' mean?

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To begin or start something.

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Provide a sentence using 'initiate'.

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To initiate a conversation, you can start by asking a question.

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What is the connotation of the word 'attribute'?

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A quality or characteristic.

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What does 'commit' imply?

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Dedication or responsibility.

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What is the meaning of 'underlie'?

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To be the cause or basis of something.

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Identify the antonym for 'initiate'.

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Conclude.

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What is the definition of 'connotation'?

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The implied or associated meaning of a word.

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What does 'antonym' mean?

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A word that has the opposite meaning of another word.

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Provide an example of an antonym for 'happy'.

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Sad.

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What does 'synonym' mean?

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A word that has the same or similar meaning as another word.