Dictionary Skills

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What is the correct pronunciation for the word ‘movie’?

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/mu:vi/

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‘LOL’ is the abbreviation for what phrase?

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laugh-out-loud

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What is a shortened form of a word or phrase called?

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abbreviation

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Which word comes FIRST in ABC order: tree, rock, queen, plate?

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plate

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What does the Latin word 'sidere' mean?

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to sink

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What is the meaning of the word 'subside' in the context of water levels?

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to lessen

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What is a dictionary?

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A reference book that lists words in alphabetical order and provides their meanings.

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What is a thesaurus?

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A reference book that lists words grouped together according to similarity of meaning.

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What is a synonym?

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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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A word that has the opposite meaning of another word.