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Vocabulary & Word Meaning Flashcards

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  1. What is the meaning of the word 'obsolete'?

    Answer: No longer in use or outdated

    'Obsolete' means no longer produced or used, often because something newer has replaced it.

  2. Which pair of words are synonyms?

    Answer: Tranquil / Serene

    'Tranquil' and 'serene' both mean calm and peaceful, making them synonyms.

  3. In context, what does the word 'substantial' mean: 'The charity received a substantial donation that funded the project for years'?

    Answer: Large and significant

    'Substantial' means of considerable size or importance; the context clue 'funded the project for years' confirms it was a large amount.

  4. The Latin root 'aud' in 'audible,' 'audience,' and 'auditorium' relates to:

    Answer: Hearing

    The Latin root 'aud' means 'to hear,' which connects to audible (able to be heard), audience (listeners), and auditorium (place for listening).

  5. What does it mean when a word is used 'figuratively'?

    Answer: It is used in a non-literal, imaginative way

    Figurative language uses words in a non-literal way to create vivid images or comparisons, such as metaphors and similes.

  6. Which word completes the analogy? HOT is to COLD as COURAGE is to _____.

    Answer: Cowardice

    Hot and cold are opposites (antonyms), so the analogy requires an antonym of courage, which is cowardice.

  7. The word 'mandatory' most nearly means:

    Answer: Required

    'Mandatory' means required by law, rule, or authority — it is not optional.