Lexis And Sematics Flashcards
1
Q
Connotation
A
Words associated with words
2
Q
Collocation
A
Words that go together
3
Q
Compound
A
Words that are put together
4
Q
Polysemic
A
Words that have more than one meaning
5
Q
Jargon
A
Specific terminology
6
Q
Latinate
A
Words from Latin language
7
Q
Euphemism
A
A phrase that is more polite or socially acceptable
8
Q
Vulgarian
A
Explicit or rude
9
Q
Idiom
A
Phrase that has a figurative meaning
10
Q
Dysphemism
A
A phrase which is derogatory
11
Q
Taboo
A
A words that is considered in appropriate and rude
12
Q
Colloquialism
A
Informal
13
Q
Ellipsis
A
Missing out words
14
Q
Neologisms
A
Newly created word
15
Q
Archaic language
A
Old fashioned language
