A grouping together of things in a certain order, as of the words in a sentence.
collocation
1 of 12
Substitution of derogatory or offensive word or phrase for an innocious one.
dysphemism
2 of 12
The use of such inoffensive words or phrases.
euphemism
3 of 12
A word that means the same or nearly the same as another word, such as bucket and pail
synonym
4 of 12
A word whose meaning is included in that of another word.
hyponym
5 of 12
A noun.
hypernym
6 of 12
A branch of linguistics concerned with the study of characteristic choices in use of language made by different individuals or social groups in different situations of use.
stylistics
7 of 12
An association or idea suggested by a word or phrase.
connotation
8 of 12
A particular meaning, especially one given explicitly rather than by suggestion.
denotation
9 of 12
A system of persons or things arranged in a graded order.
hierarchical
10 of 12
A group of terms from the same domain. For example, names for food or aspects of computer communication.
semantic field
11 of 12
What 'friendly fire' is an example of.
euphemism
12 of 12
Other cards in this set
Card 2
Front
Substitution of derogatory or offensive word or phrase for an innocious one.
Back
dysphemism
Card 3
Front
The use of such inoffensive words or phrases.
Back
Card 4
Front
A word that means the same or nearly the same as another word, such as bucket and pail
Back
Card 5
Front
A word whose meaning is included in that of another word.
Comments
No comments have yet been made