RI6.4- Word Meaning

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What does 'experimental' mean?

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Completely new or untested.

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What does the simile 'Candy is as bad for your teeth as acid' imply?

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Candy can be very damaging to your teeth.

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What is a 'pseudonym'?

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A made-up name.

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What does 'exile' mean?

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The state of being away from one's home.

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What is the connotation of the word 'fussy'?

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Negative.

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What is a simile?

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A figure of speech comparing two different things using 'like' or 'as'.

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What is the meaning of 'refined sugar'?

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Sugar that has been processed to remove impurities.

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What does 'cavity' refer to in dental terms?

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A decayed part of a tooth.

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What does 'connotation' mean?

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The implied or associated meaning of a word.

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What is the definition of 'language'?

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A system of communication used by a particular community.