Vocbulary 2

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Vocabulary 2: What is a synonym?

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

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Vocabulary 2: What is an antonym?

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An antonym is a word that has the opposite meaning of another word.

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Vocabulary 2: Define 'context'.

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Context refers to the circumstances or setting in which a word or phrase is used, which helps to determine its meaning.

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Vocabulary 2: What does 'connotation' mean?

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Connotation is the emotional or cultural association that a word carries, beyond its literal meaning.

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Vocabulary 2: 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, and may or may not be spelled the same.

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Vocabulary 2: Define 'idiom'.

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An idiom is a phrase or expression that has a figurative meaning different from its literal meaning.

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Vocabulary 2: What is a prefix?

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

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Vocabulary 2: What is a suffix?

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

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Vocabulary 2: Define 'root word'.

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A root word is the base part of a word, to which prefixes and suffixes can be added.

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Vocabulary 2: What is a compound word?

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A compound word is formed when two or more words are combined to create a new word with a new meaning.