Thesaurus Basics

Flashcards covering basic concepts related to using a thesaurus.

Thesaurus

A book or resource that provides synonyms and antonyms for words.

Synonym

A word that means the same or nearly the same as another word.

Antonym

A word that means the opposite of another word.

Entry word

The word listed in a thesaurus that is being defined or given synonyms/antonyms.

Part of speech

The grammatical category of a word (e.g., noun, verb, adjective) that indicates its use.

Definition

An explanation of the meaning of a word.

Sample sentence

A sentence that illustrates the correct use of a word in context.

Absent

Away; not here.

Truant

Neglecting duty; absent.