Vocab

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What is a synonym?

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

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What is an antonym?

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An antonym is a word that has the opposite meaning of another word.

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Define 'homonym'.

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A homonym is a word that is pronounced the same as another word but has a different meaning, and may be spelled differently.

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What is a prefix?

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A prefix is a group of letters added to the beginning of a word to change its meaning.

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What is a suffix?

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A suffix is a group of letters added to the end of a word to change its meaning.

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What does 'context' mean in vocabulary?

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Context refers to the words or sentences surrounding a particular word that help to clarify its meaning.

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What is a 'root word'?

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A root word is the base part of a word, to which prefixes and suffixes can be added.

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Define 'idiom'.

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An idiom is a phrase or expression that has a figurative meaning different from its literal meaning.

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What is 'figurative language'?

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Figurative language uses words or expressions with a meaning that is different from the literal interpretation, often to create a more vivid or impactful description.

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What is a 'collocation'?

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A collocation is a combination of words that are commonly used together, such as 'make a decision' or 'take a break'.