Lesson 3

Question 0

Contradict

Answer 0

To assert the opposite

Question 1

Brevity

Answer 1

Shortness of duration; conciseness

Question 2

Dialect

Answer 2

A particular variety of language spoken by members of a group or residents of a geographic region

Question 3

Edit

Answer 3

To select, correct, and prepare for publication

Question 4

Diction

Answer 4

Pronunciation; vocal expression

Question 5

Eloquent

Answer 5

Fluent and graceful in the use of language

Question 6

Emphasis

Answer 6

Special importance or attention given to something to make it stand out

Question 7

Enunciate

Answer 7

To articulate speech sounds

Question 8

Equivocate

Answer 8

To use vague language with the intent to deceive or mislead

Question 9

Guttural

Answer 9

Pertaining to or produced in or near the throat

Question 10

Idioms

Answer 10

Expressions whose meaning cannot be derived from the combined literal meanings of their words.

Question 11

Incite

Answer 11

To urge on or arouse

Question 12

Incoherent

Answer 12

Unable to express oneself clearly or logically

Question 13

Jargon

Answer 13

Specialized or technical vocabulary

Question 14

Linguistic

Answer 14

Pertaining to language

Question 15

Lucid

Answer 15

Easy to understand; rational

Question 16

Oratory

Answer 16

The art of public speaking

Question 17

Prosaic

Answer 17

Factual; unpoetic; dull or commonplace

Question 18

Usage

Answer 18

The way language is used to express ideas

Question 19

Verbose

Answer 19

Wordy