vocab list #2 Flashcards
paradox
a statement that appears to be contradictory but, in fact, has some truth
euphemism
an inoffensive expression that is substituted for one that is considered offensive or harsh
induction
arranging an argument so that it leads from particulars to universals, using specific cases to draw a conclusion
deduction
reaching a conclusion by starting with a general principle or universal truth (a major premise) and applying it to a specific case (minor premise)
parallelism
a set of similarly structured words, phrases, or clauses
antithesis
placing of opposing/contrasting ideas and/or words within the same sentence or very close together to emphasize their disparity
anaphora
a form of a regular repetition of the same word or phrase at the beginning of successive phrases or strategically placed paragraphs/repetition of key phrase
anecdote
a short account of a particular incident or event, especially of an interesting or amusing nature; a short, obscure historical or biographical account
jargon
the language, especially the vocabulary, peculiar to a particular trade, profession, or group
iteration
the act of repeating; a repetition; a series of recursive steps and stages
emergence
the act of coming out into view
amplify
increase the volume of
regional
characteristic of a particular area
reclusive
withdrawn from society; seeking solitude
coup
a sudden and decisive change of government by force
