Vocabulary Flashcards
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What is a 'connotation'?
Answer: The emotional or cultural association a word carries
Connotation refers to the feelings and associations a word evokes beyond its literal definition.
The word 'tenacious' means:
Answer: Holding firmly to a purpose; persistent
Tenacious describes someone who is very determined and refuses to give up.
Which sentence uses the word 'infer' correctly?
Answer: From the dark clouds, we can infer that rain is coming.
To infer means to conclude from evidence; the reader infers while the author implies.
What does the root 'bene' mean in words like 'beneficial' and 'benevolent'?
Answer: Good or well
The Latin root 'bene' means good or well, so beneficial means producing good results.
Which word means 'easily understood; clear'?
Answer: Lucid
Lucid means expressed clearly and easy to understand, often also referring to a clear state of mind.
What does 'ubiquitous' mean?
Answer: Present everywhere at the same time
Ubiquitous describes something that seems to be everywhere or very widespread.