Descriptive words

Hard Descriptive words for English which you may not know what they mean. 

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  • Created on: 28-05-12 16:26
Prominent
Stands out, particularly noticeable
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Analogy
When comparison can be based on things with a similarity due to like features.
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Vocabulary
Kinds of words (nouns) used to give information and inicate a particular subject area.
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Register
The level of sophistication in a piece of writing. (high register - posh)
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Irony
Expressing something by using words that mean the opposite - subtle joke.
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Jargon
Technical language which is specific for the subject. e.g (permafrost for geography)
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When comparison can be based on things with a similarity due to like features.

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Register

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Irony

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