PAPA Vocabulary & Word Analysis Flashcards

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What is the meaning of the word 'innocuous'?
Answer: Harmless
Innocuous means not harmful or offensive; the prefix 'in-' negates 'nocuous' (harmful).
Which technique uses surrounding words and phrases to figure out an unknown word's meaning?
Answer: Context clues
Context clues are hints in surrounding text that help readers determine the meaning of an unfamiliar word.
The Greek root 'graph' means:
Answer: Write or draw
The Greek root 'graph' means to write or draw, as seen in words like photograph and autograph.
Which word is a synonym for 'obstinate'?
Answer: Stubborn
Obstinate means stubbornly refusing to change one's opinion or chosen course of action.
Denotation refers to a word's:
Answer: Literal dictionary definition
Denotation is the literal, dictionary meaning of a word, as opposed to its connotation.
What does the suffix '-ology' mean?
Answer: Study of
The suffix '-ology' means the study of a subject, as in biology (study of life) or psychology.

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