Dictionary Flashcard

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What is a part of speech?

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A part of speech is a category of words that have similar grammatical properties. Examples include nouns, verbs, adjectives, and adverbs.

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What does 'apprehensive' mean in the context of feeling worried?

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Apprehensive means feeling anxious or fearful about something that might happen.

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What is a guide word in a dictionary?

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A guide word is a word printed at the top of a page in a dictionary that helps you find entries. It indicates the first and last words on that page.

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What does 'intrigued' mean?

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Intrigued means being very interested in something and wanting to know more about it.

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What is a definition?

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A definition explains the meaning of a word or phrase.

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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 the purpose of a pronunciation guide in a dictionary?

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A pronunciation guide helps readers understand how to pronounce words correctly.

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How can context clues help in understanding a word?

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Context clues are hints found within a sentence or paragraph that help define a difficult or unusual word.

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What is the difference between a definition and an example?

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A definition explains what a word means, while an example shows how the word is used in context.

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What does it mean to judge something?

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To judge means to form an opinion or make a decision about something.