Dictionary Skills

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What does 'apprehensive' mean?

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Worried or anxious about something.

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What are guide words in a dictionary?

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Words at the top of a dictionary page that help you find entries.

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What does the word 'pop' mean in the context of a tire?

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To make a short, sharp sound.

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Which word would NOT be found between 'laugh' and 'laundry'?

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Lava.

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What does 'raise' mean in the context of collecting money?

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To collect.

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What is a dictionary entry?

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A list of a word's meanings, pronunciation, and usage.

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How do you use context clues to understand a word?

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Look at the surrounding words and sentences for hints.

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What is the purpose of a thesaurus?

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To find synonyms and antonyms of words.

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What does 'definition' mean?

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A statement that explains the meaning of a word.

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What is a synonym for 'worried'?

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Apprehensive.