Word Study & Language Skills Flashcards
(3 cards)
1
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Connotation
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The idea or feeling a word invokes.
For example, childish can have a negative connotation.
2
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Root Words
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The core of a word.
Bio means life, and biology is the study of life.
3
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Context Clues
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Context clues are information from the surronding text that can help decipher the meaning of a word.
The student’s dedication, or his unwavering commitment, was amazing.
