Selecting Appropriate Words Flashcards
inappropriate
not suitable or correct for this specific context
informal
relaxed & casual in style closer to a relationship
abstract
unclear, vague, indirect
formal
professional & academic in style. more distant in relationship
connotation
the emotional value of a word
appropriate
suitable or correct for this specific context
concrete
clear, specific, direct
precise
accurate & exact
denotation
the basic meaning or dictionary definition of a word
imprecise
not accurate or exact
the deep end of the pool
concrete
an effective cleaning product
abstract
a huge win
abstract
later next year
abstract
on Friday
concrete
on New Year’s Eve
concrete
a very efficient worker
abstract
freezing temperatures
abstract
a high fever
abstract
a major loss
abstract
at 2:15 pm
concrete
10 million AED profit
concrete
14 degrees colder
concrete
between 13 and 14 kilograms
concrete
next week
abstract
