EOG Vocabulary and Language Flashcards
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What does the suffix '-tion' indicate when added to a word like 'celebration'?
Answer: It makes the word a noun describing an action or state
The suffix '-tion' turns a verb into a noun that names an action, process, or result.
Which pair of words are synonyms?
Answer: Fast / Rapid
Fast and rapid are synonyms because they both mean moving at high speed.
In the phrase 'the ancient ruins of the castle,' what does 'ancient' mean?
Answer: Very old
Ancient means very old, typically referring to something from long ago in history.
Which word best completes the sentence: 'The scientist made a ______ discovery that changed everything we knew about space.'
Answer: Groundbreaking
Groundbreaking means innovative and significant, matching the idea that it changed everything we knew.
What is a context clue?
Answer: Information in the surrounding text that helps determine a word's meaning
A context clue is information in the text surrounding an unfamiliar word that helps the reader figure out its meaning.
The word 'predict' contains the Latin root 'dict.' What does 'dict' mean?
Answer: To say or tell
The Latin root 'dict' means to say or tell, which is why words like predict, dictate, and dictionary all relate to saying or words.