RI6.4- Word Meaning

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What does 'experimental' mean?

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Completely new or untested.

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What is a 'theory'?

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An idea meant to explain facts or events.

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What does 'embezzling' refer to?

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Stealing money one is entrusted with.

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Define 'wetland'.

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An environment with wet soil.

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What is the connotation of the word 'artist' in a positive context?

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Positive.

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What does 'context' mean in reading comprehension?

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The circumstances or setting surrounding a word or phrase that help determine its meaning.

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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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What does 'figurative language' mean?

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Language that uses words or expressions with a meaning different from the literal interpretation.

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What is a 'metaphor'?

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A figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as'.