Vocab 1,8,18,19, 20 Maine South Semester 1 Final Review
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jhauser532 on January 17, 2011
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 jargon | specialized words of a profession or trade |
| pidgin | a simplified form of speech from combining different languages |
| semantics | the study of the meaning and the interpretation of words |
| standard | conforming to established usage |
| vernacular | everyday language |
| archaic | ancient |
| argot | informal expressions of a particular group |
| connotation | the suggested word meaning |
| denotation | the specific word meaning |
| idiom | a nonliteral expression |
| mar | to inflict damage or spoil the quality of |
| blight | something that causes harm or ruin |
| obliterate | to wipe out completely |
| cataclysm | a violent change |
| pugnacious | eager for a fight |
| decomposition | the process of rotting or breaking down |
| pulverize | to grind to powder |
| eradication | tearing out by the roots |
| stagnant | still and foul |
| havoc | chaos |
| incisive | clear and sharp in analysis or expression |
| outspoken | very candid |
| undaunted | not discouraged |
| vehement | forceful |
| vibrant | vigorous, energetic |
| assert | to state firmly |
| ferocity | fierceness |
| flout | to disobey openly |
| foolhardy | unwisely bold |
| headstrong | willful and stubborn |
| ponder | to think about carefully |
| postulate | to assume the truth of something |
| rationality | logic and reasoning |
| reverie | a daydream |
| stratagem | a cunning scheme meant to trick |
| dogmatic | stating opinions as truth |
| epiphany | a sudden insight into an essential truth |
| pensive | deeply thoughtful |
| philosophy | a set of personal values by which one lives |
| plausible | apparently true or reasonable |
| rapt | deeply absorbed in something |
| receptive | willing to accept something |
| scrutinize | to examine carefully |
| tacit | unspoken |
| vigilant | watchful |
| disregard | to ignore |
| enthrall | to charm |
| heedless | not paying attention |
| oblivious | lacking awareness |
| preoccupy | to hold attention completely |
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