CHSPE Vocabulary Flashcards
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Which word means a strong dislike or opposition?
Answer: Aversion
'Aversion' means a strong feeling of dislike or unwillingness toward something.
What does the suffix '-tion' indicate in a word like 'communication'?
Answer: An action or process
The suffix '-tion' turns a verb into a noun referring to an action, process, or result.
The word 'persevere' means:
Answer: To continue despite difficulty
'Persevere' means to continue steadily despite problems or difficulties.
Which word best replaces 'said' to show that a character spoke angrily?
Answer: Snapped
'Snapped' conveys speaking in a sharp, irritated manner, indicating anger.
In context, what does 'infer' mean? 'From her frown, I could infer she was upset.'
Answer: Guess based on evidence
'Infer' means to reach a conclusion based on evidence and reasoning rather than direct statement.
Which word is an antonym for 'transparent'?
Answer: Opaque
'Opaque' means not transparent; you cannot see through it, making it the opposite of transparent.
The word 'elaborate' when used as a verb means to:
Answer: Add more detail
As a verb, 'elaborate' means to expand on or give more detail about a topic.