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Chapter 23

Vocab

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abstract considered apart from material or specific instances; existing as a concept; not concrete
acronym word formed from the first letter of lettes of the other word
argot language peculiar to a particular group or class; slang
articulate capable of speech; able to express oneself effectively
blend word produces from parts of other words
cliche overused expression; trite phrase; platitude
concrete having a material existence; not abstract; tangible
diatribe bitter spoken or written attack; angry criticism; denuciation
wpithet word or phrase used to characterize a person or thing, often disparagingly
euphemism mild expression substituted for one that may be harsh or unpleasant
glib having a ready flow of words but lacking accuracy or understanding; superficial; shallow
irony humorous or sarcastic use of language, in which the intended meaning is the opposite of the words used
logorrhea excessive flow of words; talkitiveness; prolixity
maxim concisely expressed statement of a general truth or rule of conduct; proverbial saying; adage
metaphor implied comparison using a word or phrase with something or someone it does not ordinarily go with
metonymy naming a thing or person by substituting an associated name
oxymoron figure of speech that combines contradictory terms
palindrome any word, phrase, or sentence that reads the same backward or foward
pejorative having a derogatory meaning or effect; disparaging; downgrading
pun play on words having the same sound but differnt meanings; play on different meanings of the same word
redundant exceeding what is necessary or normal; superfluous; surplus
satire use of ridicule to expose folly or abuse; literaly work holding up human stupidity or wickedness to scorn
shibboleth password, saying, or custom distinguishing the members of one group from those of another; slogan, especially one that has lost its meaning; discredited doctrine
understatement restrained statement in mocking contrast to what is warranted by the facts
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