Definitions
A public order issued by someone in authority.
What is edict?
The prefix meaning “against.”
What is contra-?
“Because the instructions were _______, no one could tell if the deadline was today or next week.”
What is equivocal?
Antonym check: the opposite of vindicated is best shown by being ________ (hint: blamed as guilty).
What is incriminated?
The prefix dis- means “apart” or “away.”
Which word best matches this meaning?
A. Discover
B. Disperse
C. Discuss
D. Display
What is disperse? or B
An author’s word choice; the way words sound and feel in a sentence.
What is diction?
The suffix meaning “full of.”
What is -ous?
“The teacher asked him to ________ the directions because the class looked confused.”
What is elucidate?
Which word best contrasts with equivocal?
What is lucid?
The root dic means “to say” or “to speak.”
Based on this root, what does the word dictate most nearly mean?
A. To shine brightly
B. To argue emotionally
C. To give orders verbally
D. To move away suddenly
What is "C" or to give orders verbally?
A difficult situation that’s hard to get out of.
What is a predicament?
The suffix meaning “to make/cause to become.”
What is -ate?
“Once the contract was signed, it was ________—no one could change their mind.”
What is irrevocable?
Best fit: “Her argument was so ________ that even opponents admitted it made sense.”
What is cogent?
The prefix ab- means “away from.”
Which sentence best demonstrates the correct meaning of abduct?
A. The scientist conducted research with precision.
B. The coach encouraged teamwork among players.
C. The child was taken away from the scene by force.
D. The author clarified the meaning of the passage.
What is C?
(ab- = away, duct = lead)
To make something clearer by explaining it in a way others can understand.
What is elucidate?
The prefix meaning “across/through.”
What is trans-?
“After video evidence proved he wasn’t responsible, he felt ________.”
What is vindicated?
One-word choice for writing that wanders from topic to topic without clear order.
What is discursive?
The root lum means “light.”
Which definition best fits the word illuminate as used in an informational text?
A. To decorate extravagantly
B. To shed light on an idea or topic
C. To confuse the reader
D. To remove unnecessary details
What is "B" ...to shed light on an idea or topic?
Wordy, evasive language that “speaks around” the point instead of answering directly.
What is circumlocution?
In irrevocable, the prefix meaning “not.”
What is ir-?
“The coach was ________ after a scandal, losing the trust of the community.”
What is discredited?
A “wise in judgment” adjective that pairs with the synonym astute.
What is sagacious?
The prefix de- often means “down” or “reverse,” and com- means “together.”
Based on these meanings, which explanation best fits the word decompose?
A. To join parts together into a whole
B. To argue against a claim
C. To shine light on evidence
D. To break something down into simpler parts
What is "D"...to break something down into simpler parts?