English 3A Week 14 Vocabulary Flashcard

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What does 'livid' mean?

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angry

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What does 'flourish' mean?

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characteristic of something that is thriving

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What does 'collaborator' mean?

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somebody who helps the enemy by working with them

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What does 'emigrate' mean?

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leaving a country to settle elsewhere

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What does 'headstrong idealist' mean?

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characteristic of someone stubborn and set in his ways

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Define 'vocabulary'.

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The set of words known and used by a person or group.

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What is the purpose of a vocabulary quiz?

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To assess understanding and knowledge of specific words and their meanings.

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What does 'context' refer to in literature?

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The circumstances or setting surrounding a word, phrase, or event that help clarify its meaning.

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What is a 'synonym'?

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

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What is an 'antonym'?

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A word that has the opposite meaning of another word.