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Vocab 8th 1
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Synonym | A word that has the same or almost the same meaning as another word |
| Antonym | A word that is the opposite to another word |
| Homonym | A word having the same pronunciation as another word but with a different meaning and spelling. |
| Homograph | A word having the same spelling as another word, but a different meaning. |
| Prefix | A syllable placed at the beginning of a word. |
| Suffix | A syllable placed at the end of a word. |
| Root | The main part of a word to which prefixes and suffixes may be added. |
| Denotation | Is a word's actual dictionary definition |
| Connotation | Is the tone of a word. It is the emotions felt when hearing it. |
| Analogy | Is a comparison in which one finds the relationship between two words. |