Exploring Unique Vocabulary Words

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What is an 'alcove'?

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A small space set back in a wall or room.

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What is the meaning of 'stifling'?

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Suffocating or extremely close.

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What does the term 'domestic' refer to?

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Anything related to family or life at home.

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What does 'exotic' mean?

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A person, place, or thing that is unusual and interesting.

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What is an 'upheaval'?

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A major or sudden change that often creates problems or distress.

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What does 'vocabulary' mean?

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The set of words known and used by a person.

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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.

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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'.