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Pacharis Vocab Unit
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| 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 |