Lia Vocab Flashcards
1
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affix
A
a word element that is attached to the base, stem , or root.
2
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Coinage
A
The invention of new words.
3
Q
Colloquial
A
Used in or suitable to spoken language that imitates speech.
4
Q
malapropism
A
A word sounding somewhat like the one intended.
5
Q
onomatopea
A
the use of a word that imitates what it stands for
6
Q
palindrome
A
a word that is spelled the same forwards as it is backwards.
7
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portmanteau word
A
A blend of 2 words.
8
Q
simile
A
A figure of speech in which two unlike things are compared
9
Q
spoonerism
A
An accidental but humorous distortion of words in a phrase
10
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diligence
A
constant and earnest effort.
11
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fastidious
A
difficult to satisfy.
12
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conclusive
A
serving to put an end to doubt
13
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dubious
A
Doubtful, uncertain
14
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indeterminate
A
not capable of being determined
15
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inevitable
A
not able to be avoided
