Vocabulary and Language Conventions Flashcards
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What does the prefix 'un-' mean in the word 'unlikely'?
Answer: Not
The prefix 'un-' means 'not,' so 'unlikely' means 'not likely.'
Which word is a synonym for 'enormous'?
Answer: Gigantic
A synonym is a word with a similar meaning; 'gigantic' and 'enormous' both mean extremely large.
In the sentence 'The test was a piece of cake,' the phrase 'a piece of cake' is an example of:
Answer: An idiom
An idiom is a phrase whose figurative meaning differs from its literal meaning; 'a piece of cake' means 'very easy.'
What does the root word 'aud' mean in words like 'audible' and 'audience'?
Answer: Hear
The Latin root 'aud' means 'to hear,' which connects to 'audible' (able to be heard) and 'audience' (those who listen).
Which word is an antonym for 'transparent'?
Answer: Opaque
'Opaque' means impossible to see through, which is the opposite of 'transparent,' which means easily seen through.
Which sentence uses context clues to help determine the meaning of 'frugal'?
Answer: Although she earned a good salary, she was frugal, rarely spending money and always looking for bargains.
Context clues in option C ('rarely spending money' and 'looking for bargains') help define 'frugal' as careful with money.
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