Dictionary Skills

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

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The dictionary gives me the word's definition, and the thesaurus gives me synonyms for that word.

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What does the term 'rebound' mean in the context of improving grades?

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To rebound means to recover or improve, as in 'My grades rebounded after I stayed after school for tutoring.'

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What is the most effective word to replace 'feeling' in a sentence?

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urge

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What does the root word 'sub' mean?

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To sink or be under.

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What does the word 'subside' mean in the context of water levels?

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To lessen.

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What section of the dictionary is typically found on page 1,243?

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A Handbook of Style.

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What information does a dictionary provide about a word?

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It provides the word's definition, part of speech, pronunciation, and usage.

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What is a synonym?

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A word that has the same or nearly the same meaning as another word.

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What is an antonym?

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A word that has the opposite meaning of another word.

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How can understanding root words help in deciphering meanings?

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Root words provide clues about the meaning of complex words.