Vocab terms lesson 1 Flashcards
What is Archaic
no longer used or applicable
ancient language
what is argot
the informal, specialized vocabulary or expressions of a particular group
what is connotation
ideas or meanings suggested by a word
associations go beyond literal meaning
what is denotation
the most direct or specific meaning of a word
what is an idiom
an expression with a special meaning that cannot be understoon from the meaning of the individual words
nonliteral expression
what is jargon
a specialized vocabulary of a profession or trade
meaningless or nonsensical communication
what is pidgin
a simplified form of speech developed from 2 or more languages
what is semantics
the study of meaning and word interpretation
the exact meaning of a word
what is standars
conforming to estabilished language used by educated speakers
some estabilished as a measure of a quality
what is vernacular
everyday language rather than literary language
the native language or dialect of a country place or group
Commonly spoken by a region or group
what is an atlas
a book or bound collection of maps
what is epicure
a person with refined taste, especially in food and drink
what is galvanize
to stimulate or urge into action; to spur
what is jovial
jolly; filled with good cheer
what is nemesis
a source of harm or ruin; an opponent thatcannotbe defeated
One who inflicts retribution orvengeance(the act of taking revenge (harming someone in retaliation for something harmful that they have done) )
what is aPyrrhic victory?
a victory that is offset by staggering losses or that comes at a huge price
what is quixotic?
dedicated to unreachable goals; idealistic but not practical
what is saturnine
gloomy and sullen
what isSisyphean?
Requiring endless effort; without result or success
what is solecism?
a nonstandard or improper use of language
a mistake in manners or behavior
no longer used or applicable
ancient language
What is Archaic
the informal, specialized vocabulary or expressions of a particular group
what is argot
