Vocab Lesson 1

Question 0

argot

Answer 0

Informal, specialized vocabulary of a particular group.

Question 1

archaic

Answer 1

Ancient.

Question 2

connotation

Answer 2

Ideas or meanings suggested by a word that go beyond its literal meaning.

Question 3

denotation

Answer 3

The most direct or specific meaning of a word.

Question 4

idiom

Answer 4

A nonliteral expression.

Question 5

jargon

Answer 5

a. A specialized vocabulary of a profession or trade.

b. Nonsensical or meaningless communication.

Question 6

pidgin

Answer 6

A simplified form of speech developed from two or more languages.

Question 7

semantics

Answer 7

a. The study of meaning and word interpretation.

b. The exact meaning of a word.

Question 8

standard

Answer 8

a. Conforming to the established language used by educated speakers.
b. Something established as a measure of quality.

Question 9

vernacular

Answer 9

a. Everyday language, as opposed to literal language.
b. The native language or dialect of a country, place, or group.
c. Commonly spoken by a region or group.