Lesson 4 Flashcards
1
Q
What does association mean?
A
A mental connection between ideas or things.
2
Q
What does denotation mean?
A
The literal or primary meaning of a word.
3
Q
What does dialect mean?
A
A regional variety of language distinguished by features of vocabulary, grammar, and pronunciation.
4
Q
What does etymology mean?
A
The origin of a word and the historical development of its meaning.
5
Q
What does fantasy mean?
A
The activity of imagining things, especially things that are impossible or improbable.
6
Q
What does nuance mean?
A
A subtle distinction or variation.
7
Q
What does syllabication mean?
A
The division of words into syllables.
8
Q
What does usage mean?
A
The way in which a word or phrase is normally and correctly used.
