Vocab set 2 Flashcards
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connote, connotation
The pink ribbon CONNOTES breast cancer awareness.
Def. (of a word) imply or suggest (an idea or feeling) in addition to the literal or primary meaning
ramifications
The RAMIFICATIONS of committing a murder is to serve a prison sentence even if you regret your actions.
Def. a consequence of an action or event, especially when complex or unwelcome.
anachronistic, anachronism
Soon physical books will be completely replaced by e-books and will represent nothing more than an ANACHRONISM.
Def. belonging to a period other than that being portrayed.
archaic
Because my ARCHAIC computer is no longer useful to me, I am giving it away for free.
Def. very old or old-fashioned
loan word [linguistics]
The LOAN WORD cafe, is used in French and in English.
Def.
a word adopted from a foreign language with little or no modification.
vis-a-vis
I feel it is better to discuss personal issues VIS-A-VIS rather than over the phone.
Def.
in relation to; with regard to.
in a position facing a specified or implied subject.
quid pro quo
Continuing QUID PRO QUO, the bread maker always gave the butcher loaves in exchange for beef.
Def.
Something for something
schadenfreude
Summer was a strange woman who took joy in the suffering of others and always experienced SCHADENFREUDE when her friends were miserable.
Def.
pleasure derived by someone from another person’s misfortune.
ad hominem (attack) [logic]
During the debate, the politician’s AD HOMINEM attack went after his opponent’s hair and makeup instead of her policies
Def.
aimed towards a person’s character rather than their argument or stance
aesthetic
Because Henry could see both the mountains and the ocean from his hotel room, he really enjoyed the AESTHETIC view.
Def.
concerning or characterized by an appreciation of beauty or good taste
prose
When the literary agent read his client’s prose, he knew it was the writer’s best novel yet.
Def.
written language other than poetry
etymology, etymon (=primitive word, via Latin; from “true/real” meaning, via Greek)
After a bit of research, I found the etymology associated with my name and discovered my name’s meaning.
Def.
the account of how a word came into being
via
The couple decided to send out their wedding invitations via Facebook since this is a free way to let families know about the event.
Def.
by way of; through
ergo
am allergic to shellfish; ergo, I will not be trying Pam’s shrimp pasta dish.
Def.
consequently or therefore
ubiquitous, ubiquity
When I was a kid, I thought my parents were ubiquitous because it seemed as if they knew everything I did.
Def.
existing or being everywhere at the same time
