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Pacharis Vocab Unit
Term | Definition |
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synonym | words that have the same meaning |
antonym | words that have opposite meanings |
context clues | using words/phrases around the unknown word to help you figure out its meaning |
word parts | root, prefix, suffix |
root | part of the word that carries the most meaning |
prefix | added to front of word to change its meaning |
suffix | added to end of word to change its meaning, part of speech, or tense |
analogy | formula that shows relationship between 2 sets of words |
simile | comparison between 2 unlike objects which uses like or as |
metaphor | direct comparison between 2 unlike objects; does not use like or as |
alliteration | repetition of initial consonant sounds |
onomatopoeia | words that suggest sounds |
hyperbole | exaggeration |
denotation | literal, dictionary definition |
connotation | emotional suggestion of a word |
idiom | common phrase made up of words that has a meaning other than its literal definition |