Unit 1 terms Flashcards
Synonyms of vulgar
Boorish/crude/coarse/disgusting/filthy/impolite
What is the definition of pretentious?
Making a claim to or creating an appearance of (often undeserved) importantance or distinction
What is the definition of pulpit?
A platform raised above surrounding level to give prominence to the person on it
Synonyms of paradox
Absurdity/ ambiguity/ enigma/ oddity/ error
What is the definition of circumlocution?
An indirect way of expressing something
Synonyms of pretentious
Arty, exaggerated, grandiose, hallow, overblown, pompous
What is the definition of vulgar?
Lacking refinement or cultivation or taste
What is the definition of slipshod?
Marked by great carelessness
What is the definition of linguistic?
The scientific study of language
Synonyms of glibly
Deftly/ healthy/ neatly/ skillfully
What is the definition of paradox?
A statement or proposition that seems self- contradictory or absurd but in reality expresses possible truth
Synonyms of linguistic
Lingual/dialect/lexemic/lexical/syntactical
What is the definition of glibly?
Done in a smooth off hand manner; easily spoken; speaking too smoothly to be sincere
Synonyms of circumlocution
Euphemism, roundabout, bush, diffuseness
Synonyms of cadence
Accent/ inflection/ intonation/ lilt/ tempo
