Lexis And Semantics

Question 1

Pejorative

Answer 1

Words expressing contempt or disapproval

Question 2

Monosyllabic

Answer 2

Word consisting of one syllable

Question 3

Polysyllabic

Answer 3

Word consisting of multiple syllables

Question 4

Jargon

Answer 4

Formal language unique to a specific discipline or field

Question 5

Dialect

Answer 5

Form/language particular to region or social group

Question 6

Sociolect

Answer 6

Dialect of a particular social class

Question 7

Idiolect

Answer 7

Speech habits particular to a particular persom

Question 8

Idiosyncratic

Answer 8

An unusual feature of a person, term used to express eccentricity or peculiarity

Question 9

Slang

Answer 9

Type of language, very informal, more common in speech

Question 10

Colloquialism

Answer 10

Informal, used in conversation

Question 11

Euphemism

Answer 11

Mild word substituted for being considered too harsh, referring to something unpleasant

Question 12

Dysphemism

Answer 12

Derogatory used instead of a neutral one

Question 13

Register

Answer 13

Variety of language as determined by a degree of formality and choice of purpose, social context and standing of the user

Question 14

Synonym

Answer 14

A word or phrase that means exactly or nearly the same as another word or phrase

Question 15

Antonym

Answer 15

A word or phrase that means the opposite of another word or phrase