1/31/14 Vocab Flashcards
Expanse
An area of something presenting a wide continuous surface
Metonymy
A substitution in which an inappropriate but related word is used in place of the correct one
Motif
A recurring subject, theme, or idea
Non sequitur
An inference or conclusion that does not follow from the evidence
Onomatopoeia
The formation of a word by imitation of a sound
Oxymoron
A literary effect by which contradictory terms are used in conjunction
Jostle
To bump or shove unpleasantl
Rheumy
Damp and unhealthy
Hale
Free from disease; robust
Tome
A volume forming a part of a larger work
Retinue
A body of aides attending an important person
Paragon
Someone of exceptional merit
Onyx
A pure black
Gorget
A piece of armor for the throat
Asunder
Into separate parts
Cajole
To persuade by flattery or promises
Jowly
Having sagging folds of flesh beneath the chin or lower jaw
Sundry
Various or diverse
Gruff
Rough, brusque, or harsh
Ribald
Vulgar or indecent in speech or language
(R)
An area of something presenting a wide continuous surface
Expanse
(R)
A substitution in which an inappropriate but related word is used in place of the correct one
Metonymy
(R)
A recurring subject, theme, or idea
Motif
(R)
An inference or conclusion that does not follow from the evidence
Non sequitur
