PAPA PAPA Vocabulary & Word Analysis 3

Question 1

What is the meaning of the word 'innocuous'?

Accepted Answer

Harmless

Answer

Innocuous means not harmful or offensive; the prefix 'in-' negates 'nocuous' (harmful).

Question 2

Which technique uses surrounding words and phrases to figure out an unknown word's meaning?

Accepted Answer

Context clues

Answer

Context clues are hints in surrounding text that help readers determine the meaning of an unfamiliar word.

Question 3

The Greek root 'graph' means:

Accepted Answer

Write or draw

Answer

The Greek root 'graph' means to write or draw, as seen in words like photograph and autograph.

Question 4

Which word is a synonym for 'obstinate'?

Accepted Answer

Stubborn

Answer

Obstinate means stubbornly refusing to change one's opinion or chosen course of action.

Question 5

Denotation refers to a word's:

Accepted Answer

Literal dictionary definition

Answer

Denotation is the literal, dictionary meaning of a word, as opposed to its connotation.

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