November Week 2 Flashcard

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What does the word 'augment' mean?

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To make something greater by adding to it; to increase.

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What is a homophone?

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Words that sound the same but have different meanings and often different spellings.

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What does 'except' mean in the context of inclusion?

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To exclude or leave out.

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What does 'accept' mean?

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To receive or agree to something.

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What is the correct spelling of a storage area for data in computing?

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Cache.

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What does 'cereal' refer to?

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A common breakfast food made from processed grains.

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What is the difference between 'accept' and 'except'?

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'Accept' means to receive, while 'except' means to exclude.

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Provide an example of a sentence using 'except'.

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Everyone was invited to the party except John.

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Provide an example of a sentence using 'accept'.

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She decided to accept the job offer.

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What is the meaning of 'cache' in computing?

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A hardware or software component that stores data so future requests for that data can be served faster.