DCAS DCAS Vocabulary and Word Study

Question 1

What does the prefix 'pre-' mean in the word 'preview'?

Accepted Answer

Before

Answer

The prefix 'pre-' means 'before,' so 'preview' means to view something before it is released.

Question 2

Which word is a synonym for 'enormous'?

Accepted Answer

Gigantic

Answer

Synonyms are words with similar meanings; 'gigantic' means very large, just like 'enormous.'

Question 3

In the sentence 'The lake was tranquil at dawn,' what does 'tranquil' mean?

Accepted Answer

Calm and peaceful

Answer

'Tranquil' means free from disturbance; calm and peaceful, especially in nature.

Question 4

What does the suffix '-tion' typically indicate when added to a word?

Accepted Answer

It forms a noun indicating an action or process

Answer

The suffix '-tion' turns verbs into nouns (e.g., 'educate' → 'education'), indicating an action or process.

Question 5

Which word is an antonym for 'courageous'?

Accepted Answer

Cowardly

Answer

An antonym is a word with the opposite meaning; 'cowardly' is the opposite of 'courageous.'

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