Dictionary Skills

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What is the origin of the word 'escapade'?

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The word 'escapade' has Latin origins and is shared with words in Spanish and Italian.

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How is the word 'rebound' used in a sentence according to its second definition?

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An example sentence is: 'My grades rebounded after I stayed after school for tutoring.'

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What is the adjective form of 'minuscule'?

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The adjective form of 'minuscule' is 'minuscular.'

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What does the word 'vitiate' mean?

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The word 'vitiate' comes from a word that means 'fault.'

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What two parts of speech can the word 'deliberate' be used as?

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The word 'deliberate' can be used as both an adjective and a verb.

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What is the definition of 'dictionary skills'?

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Dictionary skills refer to the ability to effectively use a dictionary to find meanings, pronunciations, and other information about words.

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What is the importance of understanding word origins?

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Understanding word origins helps in grasping the meanings of words and their relationships to other languages.

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How can context clues help in understanding a word's meaning?

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Context clues are hints found within a sentence or paragraph that help deduce the meaning of an unfamiliar word.

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What is a synonym for 'vitiate'?

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A synonym for 'vitiate' is 'impair' or 'weaken.'

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What is the difference between a noun and a verb?

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A noun is a person, place, thing, or idea, while a verb is an action word that describes what the subject is doing.