Vocabulary Development Flashcards
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What does the suffix '-ology' indicate in words like 'biology' or 'psychology'?
Answer: the study of
The suffix '-ology' derives from Greek 'logos' (word/study) and means 'the study of' a subject.
Which word is an antonym of 'transparent'?
Answer: opaque
'Opaque' means not able to be seen through, which is the opposite of 'transparent.'
In context, what does 'pejorative' mean in: 'The term was considered pejorative by the community'?
Answer: expressing contempt or disapproval
A pejorative word or phrase expresses a low opinion or contempt toward its subject.
The root word 'aud-' as in 'audible' and 'audience' relates to:
Answer: hearing
The Latin root 'aud-' means 'to hear,' which connects words like audible (able to be heard) and audience (listeners).
Which word best replaces 'tired' to convey extreme exhaustion?
Answer: haggard
'Haggard' conveys the most extreme exhaustion, describing someone looking gaunt and worn from prolonged suffering or fatigue.
What is the meaning of 'denotation'?
Answer: the dictionary definition of a word
Denotation refers to the literal, dictionary definition of a word, as opposed to its connotation (emotional associations).
In 'The politician's rhetoric was deliberately obfuscating,' 'obfuscating' means:
Answer: making something confusing or unclear
'Obfuscate' means to make something unclear or difficult to understand, often deliberately.