Dictionary Skills 1

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What is a dictionary?

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A dictionary is a reference book that lists words in alphabetical order along with their meanings, pronunciations, and other information.

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How are words organized in a dictionary?

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Words in a dictionary are organized alphabetically.

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What does the term 'definition' mean?

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A definition is a statement that explains the meaning of a word or phrase.

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What is the meaning of the word 'pop' in the context of a tire?

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In this context, 'pop' means to make a short, sharp sound, as when a tire bursts.

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What does 'hauled' mean in the context of moving something?

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In this context, 'hauled' means to pull or drag something with effort.

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What does 'shrank' mean?

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'Shrank' is the past tense of 'shrink,' meaning to become smaller in size.

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What does 'drew' mean in the context of pulling something?

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In this context, 'drew' means to pull or drag something towards oneself.

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What is the purpose of a thesaurus?

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A thesaurus is a reference book that lists words grouped together according to similarity of meaning (synonyms) and sometimes antonyms.

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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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What is an antonym?

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