Chapter 3 Vocab

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  1. synonym
    a word that expresses the same or similar meaning
  2. antonym
    a word that expresses an opposite meaning
  3. root
    underground plant organ that lacks buds or leaves or nodes
  4. prefix
    an affix that is added in front of the word
  5. suffix
    a linguistic element that is added at the end of the word
  6. pronunciation
    the manner in which someone utters a word
  7. spelling
    forming words with letters according to the principles underlying accepted usage
  8. origin
    the place where something begins
  9. etymology
    a history of a word
  10. analogise
    make an analogy
  11. homonym
    a word pronounced or spelled the same with another meaning
  12. acronym
    a word formed from the initial letters of several words
  13. surface
    the outer boundary of an artifact or a material layer
  14. ambidextrous
    equally skillful with each hand
  15. dialogue
    a conversation between two persons
Created on Mon Feb 04 10:18:52 EST 2013

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