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21 Cards in this Set
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Denotation |
The literal or primary meaning of a word |
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Connotation |
An idea or feeling that a word invokes in addition to its literal or primary meaning |
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Euphonious |
Pleasing to the ear; sweet sounding; sweet; lyrical. |
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Cacophonous |
Involving or producing a harsh, discordant mixture of sounds; noisy; loud. |
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Terse / laconic |
Concise; brief. |
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Jargon |
Special words or expressions that are used by a particular profession or group and are difficult for others to understand |
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Homespun |
Simple and homely |
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Colloquial |
Ordinary and informal |
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Pedantic |
Concerned with unimportant details; basic; simple. |
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Nostalgic |
A sentimental yearning for the happiness of a formal place or time |
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Caustic |
Intense use of sarcasm; stinging; biting |
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Pensive |
Dreamily or thoughtful |
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Jocund/jovial/amiable |
Cheery, joyful, and happy |
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Haughty |
Proud and arrogant |
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Flippant |
Lacking in seriousness; disrespectfully casual; uncaring |
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Laudatory |
Containing and expressing praise |
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Bombastic |
Pretentious and pompous |
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Benused |
Preoccupied; deep in thought |
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Whimsical |
Playful; humorous; fanciful; unpredictable. |
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Lugubroius |
Mournful, dismal, gloomy, especially to a ludicrous degree. |
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Acerbic |
Sharp or sour. |
