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.

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What does it mean to define a word?

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To define a word means to explain its meaning, often using simpler words or phrases.

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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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What is a 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 context in relation to word meaning?

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

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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 it up in a dictionary, or breaking it down into its root words.

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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 purpose of a glossary?

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A glossary is a list of terms in a particular domain of knowledge with the definitions for those terms, often found at the end of a book.

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What does it mean to 'whisk' something?

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To 'whisk' something means to beat or stir a substance quickly to incorporate air, often used in cooking.