English Language Arts - Vocabulary Flashcards
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On the ISASP ELA test, what does the word 'connotation' mean?
Answer: The emotional association or implied meaning a word carries beyond its literal definition
Connotation refers to the emotional or cultural associations attached to a word, as opposed to denotation, which is the literal dictionary meaning.
What does the Latin root 'bene-' mean in words like 'benefit,' 'benevolent,' and 'benefactor'?
Answer: Good or well
The Latin root 'bene-' means 'good' or 'well,' which is why words like 'benefit' (a good result) and 'benevolent' (wishing good to others) share positive meanings.
On the ISASP, what does the prefix 'anti-' mean in words like 'antibacterial' and 'antiwar'?
Answer: Against or opposed to
The prefix 'anti-' means 'against' or 'opposed to,' so antibacterial means against bacteria and antiwar means opposed to war.
What does the suffix '-ology' mean in words like 'biology,' 'geology,' and 'psychology'?
Answer: The study or science of
The suffix '-ology' means 'the study or science of,' so biology is the study of life, geology is the study of the earth, and psychology is the study of the mind.
On the ISASP ELA assessment, what does it mean to use a word 'in context'?
Answer: To determine a word's meaning based on the surrounding text and situation
Using a word 'in context' means understanding or using it based on the surrounding text, sentences, and overall situation rather than in isolation.
What does the word 'elaborate' mean when used as a verb, as might be tested on the ISASP?
Answer: To explain or develop an idea in greater detail
As a verb, 'elaborate' means to expand on an idea, adding more detail, examples, or explanation to make it clearer or more complete.
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