APN 12 Flashcards
1
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Adage
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A short, pointed and memorable saying based on facts, and is considered a veritable truth by the majority of people.
2
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Pedantic
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A pedantic is someone who is concerned with precision, formalism, accuracy, minute details in
order to make an arrogant and ostentatious show of learning.
3
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Flippant
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Lacking proper respect or seriousness.
4
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Evocative
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The use of language that “suggests” meanings other than the denotative. Language that connects with emotions or feelings not associated with the actual meaning of a word.
