Language Methods: Lexis Part 2. Flashcards
Define biblical lexis.
Words used in the language of the bible and would sound old fashioned to a modern speaker/
Define legal lexis.
Words with technical meaning used by lawyers e.g. legal documents.
Define taboo lexis.
words that should not be used as they are very rude or offensive.
Define technical lexis.
Words used by doctors, scientists and other specialists.
Define everyday lexis.
Words or phrases that are most frequently used in every day speech or langauge.
Define impolite lexis.
Words that are considered rude and may offend some people.
Define spoken lexis.
Words or phrases used only, or nearly always, in conversation.
Define trademarks.
Words that are the official names of particular products.
Define written lexis.
Words or phrases that are used only, or always nearly, in written English.
Define medical lexis.
Words or phrases that are more likely to be used by doctors than by ordinary people and that often have a more common equivalent.
Define literary lexis.
Words mainly used in English literature and not in normal speech or writing.
Define old-fashioned lexis.
Words that were commonly used in the past, but would sound old fashioned today.
Define etymology.
The study of words, their origin and how they change over time.
Define an prefix.
An addition pre base/stem of a word to modify its meaning or create a new one.
Define a suffix.
A addition post base/stem of a word to modify its meaning or create a new one.
