Vocabulary Flashcards
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What does the prefix 'mis-' mean in words like 'misunderstand' and 'misuse'?
Answer: Wrongly or badly
The prefix 'mis-' means wrongly or badly, indicating that an action is done incorrectly.
Which word is a synonym for 'eloquent'?
Answer: Articulate
'Eloquent' and 'articulate' both describe someone who expresses ideas clearly and persuasively.
The root 'chron' (as in 'chronology') means:
Answer: Time
The Greek root 'chron' means time; chronology is the arrangement of events in time order.
What is the meaning of 'ambiguous'?
Answer: Open to more than one interpretation
Ambiguous means having more than one possible meaning or interpretation, causing uncertainty.
Which word means 'to make less severe or intense'?
Answer: Mitigate
To mitigate means to lessen the severity, seriousness, or painfulness of something.
What does 'prolific' mean?
Answer: Producing many works or results
Prolific describes someone or something that produces a large quantity, especially of creative works.