Unknown Words

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What does the word 'unknown' mean?

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Not known or familiar; something that is not recognized or identified.

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What is a synonym for 'mysterious'?

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Unfathomable or enigmatic; something that is difficult to understand or explain.

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What does 'context' refer to in understanding unknown words?

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The circumstances or setting in which a word is used, which can help determine its meaning.

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What is a 'prefix'?

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A group of letters added to the beginning of a word to change its meaning.

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What does the prefix 'un-' mean?

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It means 'not' or 'the opposite of'.

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What is a 'suffix'?

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A group of letters added to the end of a word to change its meaning.

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What does the suffix '-ful' mean?

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It means 'full of' or 'having the quality of'.

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What is a 'root word'?

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The base part of a word that carries its primary meaning.

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How can you use a dictionary to find unknown words?

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By looking up the word alphabetically to find its definition, pronunciation, and usage.

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What is a 'homonym'?

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Words that sound the same but have different meanings.