Denotation
a word's specific dictionary meaning
Connotation
the tone of a word; the emotions associated with the word. We generally consider a word's connotation as positive ? or negative ?
Literal
a word's strict dictionary meaning in a situation that makes senses; logical; realistic
Figurative
a word's symbolic or nonliteral definition; a non-realistic use.
Synonym
a word that has the same or almost the same meaning as another word
Antonym
a word that means the opposite or almost the opposite of another word.
Context
words that are near a specific word; words that give clues to meaning
Prefix
a word part attached to the front of a word
Suffix
a word part attached to the end of a word
Root
the main part of a word to which prefixes and suffixes are attached
Noun
a person, place, thing, or idea
Verb
action, or linking (is, are, was, were, am)
Adjective
describes a noun
Restatement clue
consists of a synonym for, or a definition of, the missing word
Contrast clue
consists of an antonym, or a phrase that means the opposite of the missing word.
Inference clue
implies but does not directly state the meaning of the missing word.