Dictionary Skills

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What is a dictionary?

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A dictionary is a reference book that contains an alphabetical list of words, along with their meanings, pronunciations, and other information such as part of speech.

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What is a thesaurus?

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

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

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The dictionary provides definitions of words, while the thesaurus provides synonyms and antonyms.

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What does the term 'context clues' mean?

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Context clues are hints or information within a text that help readers understand the meaning of unfamiliar words.

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What does the word 'rebound' mean in the context of improving grades?

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In this context, 'rebound' means to recover or improve after a decline.

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What does the Latin root 'sidere' mean?

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The Latin root 'sidere' means 'to sink'.

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What does the word 'subside' mean?

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To subside means to lessen or decrease in intensity, often referring to water levels or emotions.

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What is an example of using a word in a sentence to clarify its meaning?

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Using the word 'apprehensive' in the sentence: 'I felt a little apprehensive the first time I traveled alone' helps clarify that it means 'worried'.

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What is a synonym for 'urge'?

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A synonym for 'urge' is 'encourage' or 'prompt'.

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How can you determine the meaning of an unfamiliar word?

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You can determine the meaning of an unfamiliar word by using context clues, looking at the word's root, or checking a dictionary.