English 2.1.1 Flashcards
1
Q
A word that means the opposite of another word. (Example: Tall & Short)
A
antonym
2
Q
The section of text that surrounds a word or passage and helpsdetermine its meaning.
A
context
3
Q
The most direct or literal meaning of a word; a word’s definition.
A
denotation
4
Q
A person, place, thing, or idea.
A
noun
5
Q
A word that has a similar meaning to another word. (Example: Happy and joyful.
A
synonym
6
Q
A word that describes an action or a state of being.
A
verb
