Vocabulary Lesson 2

Question 1

To turn away the normal feelings of fondness toward anyone; to estrange

Answer 1

alienate

Question 2

To make easier to endure; to relieve; to diminish

Answer 2

alleviate

Question 3

Indifferent; unsympathetic; not interested; apart

Answer 3

aloof

Question 4

Thoughtful of the welfare of others

Answer 4

altruistic

Question 5

Permitting more than one interpretation; not clearly defined

Answer 5

ambiguous

Question 6

Having conflicting attitudes

Answer 6

ambivalence

Question 7

To make better or more tolerable; to improve

Answer 7

ameliorate

Question 8

Similar in certain qualities; comparable

Answer 8

analogous

Question 9

Active dislike; ill will

Answer 9

animosity

Question 10

Condition of being nameless or unknown

Answer 10

anonymity

Question 11

A grammatical unit that contains both a subject and a verb

Answer 11

clause

Question 12

The use of slang and informalities in speech or writing

Answer 12

colloquial/colloquialism

Question 13

A fanciful expression, usually in the form of an extended metaphor or surprising analogy between seemingly dissimilar objects

Answer 13

conceit

Question 14

The nonliteral, associative meaning of a word; the implied, suggested meaning

Answer 14

connotation

Question 15

The strict, literal, dictionary definition of a word, devoid of any emotion, attitude, or color

Answer 15

denotation

Question 16

Refers to the writer’s word choices, especially with regard to ther correctness, clearness, or effectiveness

Answer 16

diction

Question 17

________ literally means “teaching. “ ________ works have the primary aim of teaching or instruction, especially the teaching of moral or ethical principles

Answer 17

didactic

Question 18

A __________ is a more agreeable or less offensive substitute for generally unpleasant words or concepts

Answer 18

euphemism

Question 19

A metaphor developed at great length, occuring frequently in or throughout a work

Answer 19

extended metaphor

Question 20

Writing or speech that is not intended to carry literal meaning and is usually meant to be imaginative and vivid

Answer 20

figurative language