The Role of Vocabulary

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A word element that is attached to the beginning of a word to change its meaning is called:

Prefix

A word element that is attached to the end of a word to change its meaning is called a:

Suffix.

We bought __________________ souvenirs at the amusement park

cheap

Choose the word with the negative connotation:

chick

The most basic part of a word that retains meaning is called a:

root

Everyone had a _____ on his or her face on the way home.

smile

Words used by an individual or a culture for self-expression or communication are commonly referred to as:

vocabulary

A word element that is attached to a word to change its meaning is called a:

Affix

The implied or emotional meaning of a word is called:

Connotations

The dictionary meaning or literal meaning of a word is called:

Denotations

The study of word origins is called:

Etymology

Unfortunately, I misread the notice and misunderstood the deadline for entry.

I didn't read the notice correctly and therefore did not understand it correctly.

That shopping bag is reusable.

Keep the bag so we can use it again.


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