Root Words and Their Meanings Flashcard

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What is a root word?

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A root word is the base part of a word that carries its primary meaning and can have prefixes or suffixes added to it.

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What does the root word 'hosp' mean?

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The root word 'hosp' means 'guest'.

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What is a pseudonym?

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A pseudonym is a fictitious name used by an author instead of their real name.

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What does 'anonymous' mean?

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Anonymous means not identified by name; of unknown name.

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What does 'hostile' mean?

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Hostile means not friendly; antagonistic.

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What is an acronym?

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An acronym is a word formed from the initial letters of a series of words.

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What is a homonym?

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A homonym is a word that is pronounced the same as another word but has a different meaning.

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What is the meaning of the root word 'onym'?

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The root word 'onym' means 'name'.

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What does 'hostage' mean?

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A hostage is a person seized or held as security for the fulfillment of a condition.

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What is the difference between 'pseudonym' and 'anonymous'?

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A pseudonym is a name used by an author, while anonymous means the author is not identified at all.