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Oxymoron |
noun- a figure of speech that produces a self-contradictory effect, as in “cruel kindness” or “deafening silence” |
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Intractable |
adj- not easily controlled or directed; stubborn, obstinate |
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Connotation |
n- the associated or secondary meaning of a word or expression in addition to its primary meaning |
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Denotation |
n- The literal meaning of a word; the most specific or direct meaning of a word |
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Assonance |
n- repetition of vowel sounds (Evan eagerly entertained with energy.) |
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Skepticism |
noun- A doubting or questioning attitude or state of mind |
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Rhetoric |
noun- 1. the undue use of exaggeration or display, pretentiousness 2. The art or study of using language effectively and persuasively |
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Jaunty |
adj- easy and sprightly in manner or bearing; crisp and dapper in appearance |
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Penultimate |
adj- second to last; one before the last |
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Misconstrue |
verb- to misunderstand the meaning of; take in a wrong sense; misinterpret |
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Dogmatic |
adj- asserting opinions in an arrogant manner; opinionated |
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Indefatigable |
adj- incapable of being tired out; not yielding to fatigue |
