Chapter 1-3 Vocab Flashcards
Annotation
A critical or explanatory note
Appellation
A name , title , or designation.
Eponym
A person whose name is or is thought to be the source of the name of something.
Linguistics
The study of nature, structure, and variation of language.
Malapropism
Ridiculous misuse of a word, especially by confusing it with one of similar sound.
Neologism
A new word, usage.
Parlance
A particular manner of speaking
Patois
A regional dialect, especially a nonstandard one that has no written tradition.
Polyglot
Using several languages
Vulgar
Crude, indecent
Contingent
Conditional; dependent on other things.
Eventuality
Something that may occur; a possibility.
Implausible
Difficult to believe; not likely or credible.
Inconceivable
Impossible to comprehend or fully grasp.
In vain
Without success; completely ineffective
Perchance
By chance
Preposterous
Absurd; contrary to nature, reason, or common sense.
Proclivity
A natural inclination; a tendency
Theoretical
Restricted to ideas; abstract or unproven.
Evolve
To develop or achieve gradually
Immutable
Unchangeable
Think of mutate
Inveterate
Firmly established; deep rooted
Malleable
Capable of being shaped or formed
Metamorphosis
A transformation
