Vocabulary Chapter 11, Phon

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What does the word CAPABLE mean?

Back

Having skill or the ability to do something.

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What is a homophone?

Back

A word that sounds the same as another word but has a different meaning and often a different spelling.

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What does it mean to RESIST something?

Back

To withstand the action or effect of something.

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What is an OPPORTUNITY?

Back

A set of circumstances that makes it possible to do something.

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What does CACOPHONY mean?

Back

A harsh, discordant mixture of sounds.

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What is PHONICS?

Back

A method of teaching reading and spelling that stresses symbol-sound relationships.

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What does it mean to REVERSE something?

Back

To change something to its opposite or to go back to a previous state.

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What is a MEGAPHONE?

Back

A large funnel-shaped device used to amplify a person's voice.

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What does the word TRADITION mean?

Back

A long-established custom or belief that has been passed down.

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What is a synonym for CAPABLE?

Back

Able.