Vocabulary Flashcard 12/6

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A synonym for 'stagnant' is

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inactive

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What is the meaning of 'domestic'?

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Of or involving the home or family

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In Hatchet, Brian's mood was ______ when the first plane didn't save him.

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somber

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A synonym for 'instinctive' is

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automatically

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A synonym for 'prevail' is

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triumph

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What does 'synonym' mean?

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

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What is the meaning of 'antonym'?

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A word that has the opposite meaning of another word.

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Define 'vocabulary'.

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The body of words used in a particular language.

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What does 'context' refer to in language?

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The circumstances or setting in which a word or phrase is used.

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What is a 'metaphor'?

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A figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as'.