Vocabulary and Word Knowledge Flashcards
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What does the root 'graph' mean in words like 'photograph' and 'autograph'?
Answer: Write or draw
The Greek root 'graph' means 'to write or draw'; a photograph 'draws with light' and an autograph is one's own written signature.
Which context clue is used in this sentence: 'The arid, or extremely dry, climate made farming difficult'?
Answer: Definition clue
A definition clue appears when the author places the meaning of an unfamiliar word directly in the sentence, often in commas or parentheses.
What does 'chronological' mean?
Answer: Arranged in time order from earliest to latest
The word 'chronological' comes from the Greek root 'chronos' (time) and means arranged in the order events occurred.
Which word best fits this sentence: 'After studying all week, Maya felt __ about the achievement test'?
Answer: Confident
After thorough preparation, a student would logically feel confident, making 'confident' the most contextually appropriate word.
What does the prefix 'mis-' mean in words like 'misunderstand' and 'mistake'?
Answer: Wrongly or badly
The prefix 'mis-' means 'wrongly' or 'badly,' so 'misunderstand' means to understand incorrectly.
What is the meaning of 'objective' when describing a test or scoring?
Answer: Based on facts with no personal bias
An objective test or score is based on measurable facts and is not influenced by personal opinion or bias.