Vocabulary and Word Knowledge Flashcards
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What does the prefix 'un-' mean in words like 'unhappy' and 'unkind'?
Answer: Not or opposite of
The prefix 'un-' means 'not' or 'the opposite of,' reversing the meaning of the base word.
Which word is a synonym for 'enormous'?
Answer: Colossal
Synonyms are words with similar meanings; 'colossal' means extremely large, just like 'enormous.'
What does the root word 'aud' mean in words like 'auditory' and 'audience'?
Answer: Hear
The Latin root 'aud' means 'to hear,' which is why 'auditory' relates to hearing and 'audience' refers to those who listen.
Which word is an antonym for 'ancient'?
Answer: Modern
Antonyms are words with opposite meanings; 'modern' means new or current, which is the opposite of 'ancient.'
In the sentence 'The benevolent teacher always helped struggling students,' what does 'benevolent' mean?
Answer: Kind and generous
The context clue 'always helped struggling students' indicates a kind and generous character, which matches 'benevolent.'
What does the suffix '-tion' typically signal about a word's part of speech?
Answer: It is a noun
The suffix '-tion' converts verbs into nouns, as in 'educate' becoming 'education.'