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Semantic
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adj. Having to do with the meaning of words or language.
I judged the message based on a semantic basis, not on its inner meaning. |
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semiotic
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adj. of or relating to signs or symbols
The victory bell had a semiotic function, it symboized victory. |
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Paradigm
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N. A pattern or model
This years season follows the same paradigm as last years. |
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Phraseology
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N. The way which in which something is expressed
My phraseology was a good indicationthat i am from america. |
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Metaphrase
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N. The exact translation or restatement.
The english version was a metaphrase of the original. |
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Paraphrase
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n. a summary that is not word for word.
I paraphrased a part from the bible. |
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Demonstative
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adj. Openly excessive emotions
He demonstrative reaction made me cry, |
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Remonstatre
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V. To protest or object
She chose to remonstate rather than reason. |
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Ominous
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adj. Menacing; threatening
The ominous comment made me call the police. |
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Abominable
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Adj. Loathsome, Disagreeable
The abominabe snow man is very lonely |
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Abomination
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n. Something disgustigly offensive.
It was an abomination when they made racist remarks. |
