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16 Cards in this Set
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Dysphemism |
The use of derogatory offensive or vulgar word to replace a more neutral one |
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Dynamic |
The way people or things behave, react in a situation. |
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Referent |
Specific things that a word or phrase refers to. |
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Inflect |
A word changes according to its grammatical function. |
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Deviating |
To do sth abnormally |
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Veer |
To change direction suddenly. Swerve |
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Degenerate |
To become worse. Depraved |
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Aesthetic |
Concerned with beauty and art |
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Annihilate |
To destroy sb or sth completely |
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Rationale |
The principles or reasons which explain a particular decision or action. |
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Incognito |
in a way that prevents other people from finding out who u r |
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Surreptitious |
Done secretly or quickly so as not be noticed by other. |
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Covert |
Secret or hidden making it difficult to notice. |
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Obfuscate |
To deliberately make sth less clear and more difficult to understand |
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Palpable |
Easily noticed by the mind or the senses. Obvious |
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Derisive |
Unkind showing that u think of sb or sth is ridiculous. Sarcastic |
