Vocab tree #3 9/27/2010
Dictator
Definition-
absolute ruler
Analogy- dictator is to doniment as servant is to serve
Synonym-autocrat
Part of speech-noun
Dictation
Definition-account
Analogy-dictation is to repeat as
repress is to not copy
Synonym-copy
Part of speech-noun
Dice
Definition-cubes
Analogy-dice is to cubes as straw is to cylinder
Synonym-shakers
Part of speech-noun
Indicate
Definition-display
Analogy-indicate is to show as contraindicate is to hide
Synonym-announce
Part of speech-verb
Logic
Definition-science of reasoning
Analogy-logic is to reasonable as irrationality is to unreasonable
Synonym-syllogism
Part of speech-noun
Clog
Definition-blockage
Analogy-clog is to encumbrance as clearance is to expanse
Part of speech-noun
Bicycle
Definition-peddle-driven recreational vehicle
Analogy-bicycle is to unmotorized vehicle as a car is to a motorized vehicle
Synonym-velocipede
Part of speech-noun
Unicycle
Definition- one-wheeled peddle driven recreational vehicle
Analogy-unicycle is to unmotorized vehicle as a
bus is to a motorized vehicle
Part of speech-noun
Definitions for root words-dict:say,speak;log:word,study,speech;cycle:wheel,circular

Vocab tree #2 9/13/10
Pretest
Definition-a test taken for practace
Analogy-pretest is for practice as test is for real
Antonym-protest
Part of speech-noun
Preschool
Definition-a school/nursery for small children
Analogy-preschool is to toddlers/small children as high school is to teenagers
Synonym-pre-K
Posture
Definition-the position of your back
Synonym-brace
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Part of speech-noun
Definitions for prefixes:-post:back,after;pos:before