Dictionary Flashcard

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What is the primary way dictionaries organize words?

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Dictionaries organize words alphabetically.

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What part of a dictionary entry is typically circled?

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The definition is circled in a dictionary entry.

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What does the word 'intrigued' mean in the context of being interested in a book?

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Intrigued means interested.

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Which word can mean both a type of bird and an action to lower your head?

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The word 'duck' has multiple definitions.

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What do we call the word that is being defined in a dictionary entry?

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The entry word is the word being defined.

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What is the purpose of a dictionary?

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A dictionary provides definitions, pronunciations, and usage of words.

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What is a guide word in a dictionary?

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A guide word is the word at the top of a dictionary page that indicates the first or last entry on that page.

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How can context clues help in understanding a word?

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Context clues are hints in the surrounding text that help determine the meaning of an unfamiliar word.

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What is a synonym for the word 'bored'?

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A synonym for 'bored' is 'uninterested'.

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What is the definition of 'definition'?

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A definition explains the meaning of a word.