Middle School Vocabulary Challenge

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What is a synonym for 'knoll'?

Back

hill

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What does 'demented' mean?

Back

mad, deranged, or psychopathic

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What is a synonym for 'exalt'?

Back

to applaud, idolize, or worship

Front

What does 'pluvial' refer to?

Back

rainy

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What is a synonym for 'effusion'?

Back

pouring

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What does 'synonym' mean?

Back

A word that has the same or nearly the same meaning as another word.

Front

What is the meaning of 'antonym'?

Back

A word that has the opposite meaning of another word.

Front

What does 'context' refer to in vocabulary?

Back

The circumstances or setting in which a word is used.

Front

What is the meaning of 'connotation'?

Back

The implied or associated meaning of a word beyond its literal definition.

Front

What does 'denotation' mean?

Back

The literal or primary meaning of a word.