Determine Meaning: Words and Phrases Vocabulary Flashcards
1
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Context
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The text surrounding a word
2
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Euphemism
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A mild or vague expression that is used in place of one that might be harsh, blunt, or offensive
3
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Hyperbole
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Language that exaggerates or overstates something for effect
4
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Idiom
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A commonly used phrase or clause that is specific to a certain region, language, or culture
5
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Nuance
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A subtle difference in meaning
6
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Oxymoron
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A contradiction in terms, or a phrase that creates a paradoxical effect
7
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Personification
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The lending of human qualities to animals, objects, or abstract concepts
