English IV : Lesson B~lord of the flies Flashcards
Connotation
An idea or feeling that a word invokes in addition to its literal or primary meaning
Ambiguous
(Of language) open to more than one interpretation; having double meaning; unclear
Offhand
With little or no preparation or forethought; no prior consideration
Commission
A fee paid to an agent or employee for transacting a piece of business or preforming a service; especially a percentage of the money received from a total paid to the agent responsible for the business
Jabber
Talk rapidly and excitedly but with little sense
Memorandum
A written message
Tirade
A long, angry speech or criticism or accusation
Blatant
Done openly or unashamedly, very obvious
Embellish
Make (a statement/story) more interesting or entertaining by adding extra details
Baroque
Having a great deal of decorative extravagance or embellishment
Gross
- Very obvious and unacceptable, blatant
2. Income,profit,or interest
Concede
Admit that something is true or valid after first denying or resisting it
Metropolis
The capital or chief city of a country or region, very large and densely populate industrial and commercial city
Cosmopolitan
Familiar with and at ease in many different countries and cultures
Glass ceiling
An unofficially acknowledged barrier to advancement in a profession, especially affecting women and members of minorities
