Dictionary Practice

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What does the word CURIOUS mean in the context of investigation?

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Marked by a desire to investigate and learn.

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What is a SAMPLE in the context of a piece of something?

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An example serving as a specimen: a sample piece.

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What does PHENOMENON refer to in cultural contexts?

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A rare or significant fact or event.

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What does ISSUED mean when referring to uniforms?

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To supply or distribute.

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What does STABLE mean when describing a fence?

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Steady, reliable, sturdy.

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What is the definition of a DICTIONARY?

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A reference book that lists words and their meanings.

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What does it mean to DEFINE a word?

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To explain the meaning of a word.

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What is a SYNONYM?

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A word that has the same or similar 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 it mean to CONTEXTUALIZE a word?

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To explain a word based on the situation in which it is used.