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Compare the dictionary and thesaurus entries for the word compliment. What information about the word compliment can be found in both the dictionary and thesaurus entries?

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antonyms
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synonyms
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pronunciations
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parts of speech
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Read the definitions, then choose the word that correctly completes the sentence.in- = not aud = to hear -ible = can be done -ity = state or condition of

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audible.
B
audibility.
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inaudible.
D
inaudable.
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What is the word root of memorialize?

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me­-
B
-ize
C
mem
D
memorial
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Which word contains both a prefix and a suffix?

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testify
B
preheat
C
reoriented
D
maximized
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Which words contain a suffix? Select two options.amplify encodesilverbrilliancefling

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amplify
B
encode
C
silver
D
brilliance
E
fling
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Which words share a word root with educate? Select two options.duetconductedificedeductionduplicate

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duet
B
conduct
C
edifice
D
deduction
E
duplicate
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Which sentences use lean correctly? Select two options.

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The property cannot be put on the market until the lean has been completely repaid.
B
After the earthquake in Crete, the water tower leans more than 15 degrees to the right.
C
The business owner placed a lean on the property until the debt could be repaid.
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The voters are leaning toward the mayoral candidate with more government experience.
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The house could not be sold until the lean was removed.
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How does adding the affix -etic to the words energy, athlete, and poet change the meanings of these words?

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It changes them from nouns to adjectives.
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It changes them from adjectives to nouns.
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It changes them from nouns to adverbs.
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It changes them from adverbs to nouns.
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Read the definitions.com = with ple = to complete pli = to be courteous, to comply with -ment = an action or object

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The silk curtains were a nice compliment to the tall windows.
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She appreciated his effort and paid him a nice complement.
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The necklace was a perfect complement to her outfit.
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The design of the building complimented its intended purpose.
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Read the definitions.ex– = "out" im– = "in" plicit = "folded"

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The research assignment came with explicit instructions on source citation.
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The speaker was explicit and difficult to understand.
C
Interpretations of the passage varied because its meaning was explicit.
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The custodian posted implicit instructions asking that the door remain locked.

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