Vocabulary and Word Analysis Flashcards

What does the Greek root 'graph' mean, as in 'paragraph' and 'biography'?

Answer: To write or draw

The Greek root 'graph' means 'to write' or 'to draw,' seen in 'paragraph' (written beside) and 'biography' (written life).

Which word is an antonym for 'eloquent' as used in a VCLA reading passage?

Answer: Inarticulate

'Inarticulate' is an antonym for 'eloquent'—it means unable to express oneself clearly or fluently.

In context, what does the word 'corroborate' most likely mean: 'The witness's testimony helped to corroborate the defendant's alibi'?

Answer: Confirm or support

'Corroborate' means to confirm or give support to a statement, theory, or finding.

Which of the following words contains a derivational suffix that creates an adjective from a noun?

Answer: Musical

'Musical' uses the suffix '-al' to transform the noun 'music' into an adjective meaning 'of or relating to music.'

The word 'verbose' in a VCLA passage is best defined as:

Answer: Using too many words; wordy

'Verbose' means using or containing more words than necessary—overly wordy or long-winded.

Which context clue type is demonstrated here: 'The pedagogy, or teaching methods, were highly effective'?

Answer: Synonym clue

The phrase 'or teaching methods' is a synonym clue—the author directly restates the meaning of 'pedagogy' in simpler words.