Dictionary Practice

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What is a dictionary?

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A dictionary is a reference book that lists words in alphabetical order and provides their meanings, pronunciations, and parts of speech.

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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 does 'flight' mean in the context of travel?

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A scheduled airplane trip.

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How do you determine the last word in alphabetical order?

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By comparing the first letters of each word, then the second letters, and so on until you find the last one.

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What is the definition of 'strong' when referring to solid material?

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Consisting of solid material.

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What does 'goal' mean in sports?

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The cage, line, or basket at the end of a playing field that the opposite team tries to penetrate.

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What is the main difference between a dictionary and a thesaurus?

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The dictionary gives the word's definition, while the thesaurus provides synonyms for that word.

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What is an example of a synonym?

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Happy is a synonym for joyful.

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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, like hot and cold.

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What does 'alphabetical order' mean?

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Arranging words or items based on the order of the letters in the alphabet.