DCAS Vocabulary and Word Study Flashcards
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What is a homophone?
Answer: A word that sounds the same as another but has a different meaning and spelling
Homophones are words that sound alike but differ in spelling and meaning, such as 'knight' and 'night.'
In the phrase 'break a leg,' the expression is an example of:
Answer: An idiom
An idiom is a phrase whose figurative meaning differs from its literal meaning; 'break a leg' means 'good luck.'
Which word correctly completes the sentence: 'She could not _____ the noise from the street below'?
Answer: bear
In this context, 'bear' means to tolerate or endure, which fits the sentence correctly.
What does the prefix 'mis-' mean in the word 'misunderstand'?
Answer: Wrongly or badly
The prefix 'mis-' means wrongly or badly, so 'misunderstand' means to understand incorrectly.
Which of the following words is spelled correctly?
Answer: Necessary
'Necessary' is spelled with one 'c' and two 's' letters — a common spelling challenge on standardized tests.
What does 'denotation' mean in vocabulary study?
Answer: The literal, dictionary definition of a word
Denotation is the exact, literal meaning of a word as found in a dictionary, separate from its emotional associations.
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