Vocabulary Flashcard

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Cover up

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(v) to hide the truth about a mistake or wrongdoing.

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Fundamental

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A fundamental part of something is a basic and essential aspect of it.

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Vocabulary

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The set of words known and used by a person or 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 has the opposite meaning of another word.

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Context

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

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Etymology

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The study of the origin of words and how their meanings have changed throughout history.

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Connotation

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The implied or associated meaning of a word, beyond its literal definition.

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Denotation

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The literal or primary meaning of a word, as opposed to the feelings or ideas that the word suggests.

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Idiom

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A phrase or expression that has a figurative meaning different from its literal meaning.