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SEMANTICS Flashcards

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Semantic fields..

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Words that can be grouped together in a category

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Connotation..

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Subjective associations attached to a word.

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Subtext..

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The implications/message underlying which are understood but not stated.

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Euphemism..

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A word that replaces a word deemed socially unpleasant and/or unacceptable.

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Dysphemism..

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A word with connotations that are offensive.

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