Pass Check: Vocabulary
Precise word choice, spelling patterns and word-level analysis skills.
Synonym
A word with a similar meaning to another, e.g. 'happy' and 'elated'.
Etymology
The origin and history of a word's meaning and form.
Homophone
Words that sound the same but differ in spelling and meaning, e.g. 'there', 'their', 'they're'.
Nuance
A subtle difference in meaning between similar words, e.g. 'slim' versus 'skinny'.
Quick check
Mixed quiz
1. Complete the sentence: 'Geo' relates to ______.
2. Which word means 'a strong dislike'?
3. What does 'ephemeral' mean?
4. Complete the sentence: Best word for a great achievement ______.
5. Complete the sentence: 'Enormous' means ______.
6. Complete the sentence: The suffix '-ful' means ______.
7. What does 'obsolete' mean?
8. What does 'frequent' mean?