Dictionary Skills

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What does the word 'intrigued' mean?

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Interested

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What is the main difference between a dictionary and a thesaurus?

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The dictionary gives me the word's definition, and the thesaurus gives me synonyms for that word.

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What does the word 'apprehensive' mean?

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Worried

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What does the root word 'sub' mean?

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To sink or be under.

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What does the word 'subside' mean in the context of water levels?

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To lessen.

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What is a dictionary?

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A reference book that lists words in alphabetical order and provides their meanings.

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What is a thesaurus?

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A reference book that lists words grouped together according to similarity of meaning (synonyms and antonyms).

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What is the purpose of context clues?

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To help readers understand the meaning of unfamiliar words based on the surrounding text.

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What are pronunciation symbols?

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Symbols used in dictionaries to indicate how words are pronounced.

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What is a root word?

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The base part of a word that carries its primary meaning.