Word Meanings & Pronunciation

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What does the term 'cacophony' mean?

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Cacophony refers to an unharmonious sound.

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What is a context clue that points to the definition of 'cacophony'?

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Personal experience.

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What does the root 'claustro-' in 'claustrophobia' mean?

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Fear.

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What is the meaning of the word 'hydrous'?

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Hydrous refers to water.

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What is the difference between the language of the Greeks and the Romans?

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The Greeks had a very precise language suited to many fields, while the Romans' language was not as precise but covered a number of fields.

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What is a synonym for 'unharmonious'?

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Cacophonous.

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What does the prefix 'hydro-' typically refer to?

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Water.

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What is the meaning of 'phonophobia'?

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Fear of sound.

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What does the suffix '-phobia' indicate?

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An irrational fear of something.

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What is an example of a context clue?

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A word or phrase that helps define another word.