Quize Study 3 Flashcards
Morhpeme
A meaningful type of language that cant be divided
Dog is a morpheme, Incoming has 3 morphemes (-in, -com, -ing)
sine qua non
An essential condition; a thing that is absolutl necessary
ad hoc
When necessary or needed
obfuscate
Render obscure,* unclear*, or unintelligible
castigate
Reprimand (someone) severly.
“He was castigated for not setting a good example”
Remprimad means to rebuke someone
boilerplate
Rolled steel for making boilers
noun
Allude
To refer to something indirectly or by suggestion
Allusion
An indirect referance; a hint;
conceit
An approach a story component, or combination of components, rather than the component itself
reification
The consideration of an abstract thing as if it were concrete, or of an inanimate object as if it were living
reify
To regard something abstract a concrete material thing
elucidate
Making (something) clear; explain
canon
A generally accepted principle; a rule
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canonical
Present in a canon, religious or otherwise
de facto
in fact, or in effect, whether by right or not
highbrow, lowbrow
Intellectually stimulating, highly cultured, sophisticated.
Not intended for an audince of intelligence, education or culture.
trepidation
A feeling of fear or agitation about something that may happen
internalize
Make (attitudes of behavior) part of one’s nature by learning
subversive
Seeking or intended to subvert an established system or institution
genesis
The origin or mode of formation of something
pro forma
Donme or produced as a matter of form
