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Word Wizardry

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Which term refers to words or bits of information in the surrounding text that might be used to derive the meaning of an unknown word?

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What does the term 'figurative' mean?

Used with a meaning that is different from the basic meaning

What does the term 'literal' mean?

Adhering to the primary meaning of the word

What is an analogy?

<p>The act of comparing two things that are alike in some way</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a metaphor?

<p>An object, activity, or idea that is used as a symbol of something else</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which term refers to a group of words that have a figurative meaning understood by native speakers?

<p>Idiomatic expressions</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the expression 'Achilles' heel' mean?

<p>A weakness</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the expression 'fall from grace' mean?

<p>Loss of status, respect, or fame</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the expression 'rabbit hole' refer to?

<p>A passage into a bizarre world</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the expression 'red flag' signify?

<p>A signal for something wrong, a warning, an alert</p> Signup and view all the answers

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