Root Words and Their Meanings Flashcard

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What is a root word?

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A root word is the base part of a word that carries its primary meaning and can have prefixes or suffixes added to it.

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What does 'anonymous' mean?

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Not identified by name; of unknown name.

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What is an acronym?

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A word formed from the initial letters of a series of words, such as NASA for National Aeronautics and Space Administration.

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What does 'hostile' mean?

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Unfriendly; antagonistic.

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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 is a homonym?

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A word that is spelled and pronounced like another word but has a different meaning.

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What does 'pseudonym' mean?

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A fictitious name used by an author instead of their real name.

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What is the meaning of 'hostage'?

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A person seized or held as security for the fulfillment of a condition.

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What does 'hospitable' mean?

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Friendly and welcoming to guests or strangers.

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What is the difference between a synonym and an antonym?

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A synonym is a word with the same meaning, while an antonym is a word with the opposite meaning.