Lesson 1 Flashcards
1
Q
Archaic
A
ancient
2
Q
Argot
A
Informal expressions of a particular group
3
Q
Connotation
A
The suggested meaning of a word
4
Q
Denotation
A
The specific meaning of a word
5
Q
Idiom
A
A nonliteral expression
6
Q
Jargon
A
Specialized words of a profession or trade
7
Q
Pidgin
A
A simplified form of speech from combining different languages
8
Q
Semantics
A
The study of the meaning and the interpretation of words
9
Q
Standard
A
Conforming to established usage
10
Q
Vernacular
A
Everyday language
