Unit 2 Vocab Flashcards
Adjectives to Describe Diction
1
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Ambiguous
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Capable of being understood in two or more ways
2
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Pompous
A
Affectedly and irritatingly grand, solemn, or self-important
3
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Brusque
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Markedly short, abrupt, and blunt
4
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Cacophonous
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Harsh sounding; chaotic mixture
5
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Colloquial
A
Informal, familiar conversation
6
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Euphemistic
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Agreeable or inoffensive way of saying something harsh and offensive
7
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Euphonious
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Pleasing to hear
8
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Nostalgic
A
Experiencing or expressing a sentimental or wistful yearning for the happiness felt in a former place, time, or situation
9
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Finicky
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Extremely or excessively particular, exacting, or meticulous in taste or standards
10
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Pretentious
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Pompous, arrogant, inflated
11
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Vague
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Not clearly or explicitly stated or expressed
12
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Vulgar
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Tasteless, coarse, offensive
