Across
- 3. A reference book or online tool used to find synonyms and antonyms.
- 7. The dictionary (literal) definition of a word.
- 11. The basic part of a word that holds meaning; many come from Greek or Latin.
- 12. A word part added at the beginning of a word to change its meaning (e.g., pre-, sub-, un-).
- 13. A subtle difference in meaning, tone, or expression between similar words.
- 14. Clues Hints found in a sentence or paragraph that help define unknown words.
- 16. The origin and historical development of a word.
- 17. The level of formality or informality in language depending on audience and purpose.
- 19. A word that has the same or nearly the same meaning as another word.
- 20. A comparison between two pairs of words that shows a relationship (e.g., cat : kitten :: dog : puppy).
- 21. A word part added to the end of a word to change its form or function (e.g., -ful, -less, -ment).
Down
- 1. vocabulary Words that are specific to a particular field or subject (e.g., photosynthesis in science).
- 2. Expression A word or phrase borrowed from another language that’s used in English (e.g., carpe diem, déjà vu).
- 4. A word part added to the beginning (prefix) or end (suffix) of a root word to alter its meaning.
- 5. The study of word structure and the way words are formed.
- 6. A logical conclusion drawn from evidence and reasoning.
- 8. vocabulary Words used commonly in academic settings (e.g., analyze, synthesize, evaluate).
- 9. The specific words an author chooses to create meaning or tone.
- 10. The emotional or cultural associations with a word (positive, negative, or neutral).
- 15. The writer’s or speaker’s attitude toward a subject or audience, shown through word choice.
- 18. A word that has the opposite meaning of another word.
- 19. The arrangement of words and phrases to create sentences.