ELA Module 2 Vocabulary Flashcard Part 1

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Ignorance

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A state of not knowing; lack of awareness or education.

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Wordplay

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Playful or clever use of words to create humor.

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Humbug

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A person involved in an act meant to trick or deceive someone; someone who pretends to be someone he is not.

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Doldrums

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A boring, gloomy place, or state of mind, in which nothing happens.

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Peculiar

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Abnormal or different from the usual expectation.

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Definition of Vocabulary

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The body of words used in a particular language or by a particular group.

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Synonym

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

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Antonym

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A word that means the opposite of another word.

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Context Clue

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Hints or information within a text that help readers understand the meaning of unfamiliar words.

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Figurative Language

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