Consult Reference Materials for Word Meanings
8th Grade Writing · Flashcards
8TH GRADE WRITING · FLASHCARDS
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Identify the best tool to replace "happy" with a more precise word: dictionary, glossary, or thesaurus?
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What is the main purpose of a dictionary entry for an unfamiliar word?
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What does "fig." indicate when it appears in a dictionary definition?
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Figurative meaning. Indicates non-literal or metaphorical usage.
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