Vocabulary: One Word for Many

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Questions and Answers

What is a word that describes someone fluent in two languages?

  • Diplomat
  • Bilingual (correct)
  • Duallanguage
  • Multilingual

Which term describes a medicine designed to prevent infection by eliminating germs?

  • Antigen
  • Antibiotic
  • Antidote
  • Antiseptic (correct)

Which of the following defines 'wealth'?

  • Power
  • Fame
  • Richness (correct)
  • Authority

What single word means 'joint connecting one foot with the leg'?

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Which of the following is closest in meaning to the word 'boundary'?

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A period of ten years is commonly referred to as a:

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What best describes government by the representatives of the people?

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Somebody who does not believe in God is a(n):

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Flashcards

Cousin

The child of your aunt or uncle.

Endangered

In danger of disappearing from the world.

Echo

To repeat or send back a sound.

Ankle

Joint connecting one foot with the leg.

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Antiseptic

A medicine which prevents infection by killing germs.

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Antonym

A word which has an opposite meaning.

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Archer

A person who shoots with a bow and arrows.

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Biography

The life-history of a person written by another.

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Study Notes

Vocabulary - One Word for a Group of Words

  • Cousin: The child of your aunt or uncle
  • Endangered: In danger of disappearing from the world
  • Echo: To repeat or send back a sound
  • Ankle: Joint connecting one foot with the leg
  • Antiseptic: A medicine which prevents infection by killing germs
  • Antonym: A word which has an opposite meaning
  • Archer: A person who shoots with a bow and arrows
  • Architect: One who prepares plans for building
  • Astrologer: A person who practices astrology
  • Atheist: One who does not believe in God
  • Audience: An assembly of listeners
  • Author/Writer: One who writes a book
  • Autobiography: The life history of a person written by himself
  • Bilingual: Speaking or writing two languages
  • Biography: The life-history of a person written by another
  • Botany: The science of vegetable life
  • Bow: A piece of wood curved by a tight string, used for shooting arrows
  • Catalogue: A list of names of books
  • Cemetery: A place where the dead are buried
  • Cobbler: A person who earns money by repairing shoes
  • Cook: A person who prepares and cooks food
  • Curable: That can be cured
  • Decade: A period of ten years
  • Democracy: Government by the representatives of the people

Synonyms and Antonyms

  • Arrest/Seize: Synonyms - Both mean to take hold of someone
  • Baggage/Luggage: Synonyms - Both mean the complete belongings that a traveler carries. Note, baggage usually refers to checked luggage and luggage to everything a traveler carries.
  • Beast/Animal: Synonyms
  • Boundary/Edge: Synonyms
  • Bribe/Tempt: Synonyms
  • Business/Commerce: Synonyms
  • Complain/Grumble: Synonyms both mean to express dissatisfaction or a problem.
  • Condition/State: Synonyms
  • Control/Direct: Synonyms
  • Creature/Animal: Synonyms
  • Delight/Joy: Synonyms
  • Demand/Ask: Synonyms
  • Desire/Want: Synonyms
  • Dull/Uninteresting: Synonyms
  • Develop/Grow: Synonyms
  • Entire/Whole: Synonyms
  • Excuse/Forgive: Synonyms
  • Liberty/Freedom: Synonyms
  • Loyal/Faithful: Synonyms
  • Nuisance/Trouble: Synonyms - Both mean an annoying or bothersome problem.
  • Neat/Tidy: Synonyms
  • Opportunity/Chance: Synonyms
  • Quarrel/Fight: Synonyms

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