Vocabulary Acquisition
Context Clues
Prefixes and Suffixes
Root Words
Reference Materials
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What does the word "enormous" mean?

Very large or huge

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In the sentence "The cat was famished after not eating all day," what does "famished" mean?

Very hungry.

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What does the prefix "un-" mean in the word "unhappy"?

Not.

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What is the root word in "unhappily"?

Happy.

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What reference material would you use to find the definition of a word?

Dictionary.

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What is a synonym for "happy"?

Joyful

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In the sentence "The flowers were vibrant and full of color," what does "vibrant" mean?

Bright and lively
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What does the suffix "-ful" mean in the word "joyful"?

Full of.

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What is the root word in "disagree"?

Agree.

200

What reference material would you use to find synonyms and antonyms?

Thesaurus.

300

What is an antonym for "cold"? 

Hot

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In the sentence "The ancient ruins were a sight to behold," what does "ancient" mean?

Very old.

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What does the prefix "re-" mean in the word "redo"?

Again.

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What is the root word in "preview"?

View.

300

What reference material would you use to find the meaning of a word part (prefix, suffix, root)?

Glossary.

400

What does the word "fragile" mean?

Easily broken or delicate.

400

In the sentence "She was elated when she heard the good news," what does "elated" mean?

Very happy.

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What does the suffix "-less" mean in the word "hopeless"?

Without.

400

What is the root word in "misunderstood"?

Understand.

400

What reference material would you use to find information about a specific topic?

Encyclopedia.

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What is a synonym for "quick"?

Fast

500

In the sentence "The mysterious figure disappeared into the night," what does "mysterious" mean?

Difficult to understand or explain.

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What does the prefix "pre-" mean in the word "preview"?

Before.

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What is the root word in "rebuild"?

Build.

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What reference material would you use to find the pronunciation of a word?

Dictionary.