- Colloquialism: M. Language of everyday speech
- Clipped form: I. Abbreviated versions of colloquial terms
- Slang: H. Language used to reinforce identity within a group; often short-lived
- Regionalism: F. Words found in particular geographical areas
- Idioms: P. Fixed expression whose meanings cannot be entirely determined by knowing the meaning of its parts
- Denotation: E. The basic dictionary meaning of a word
- Connotation: K. Emotional, social, and political associations of a word
- Euphemism: G. Mild or polite term used in place of a blunt or harsh one
- Unabridged dictionary: D. Work providing a comprehensive survey of English words, including detailed information about their origins
- Jargon: N. The specialized or technical vocabulary of a trade, etc.
- Neologism: C. Newly coined words
- Pretentious diction: O. Inappropriately elevated and wordy language
- Cliche: L. Figures of speech that have lost their power
- Abstract words: A. Words that name qualities or ideas that cannot be perceived by the senses
Match each word to its definition. Each definition will only be used once. Some may not be used at all.
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Colloquialism
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Clipped form
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Slang
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Regionalism
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Idioms
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Denotation
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Connotation
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Euphemism
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Unabridged dictionary
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Jargon
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Neologism
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Pretentious diction
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Cliche
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Abstract words
A.
Words that name qualities or ideas that cannot be perceived by the senses
B.
Words that refer to particular persons, items, or events
C.
Newly coined words
D.
Work providing a comprehensive survey of English words, including detailed information about their origins
E.
The basic dictionary meaning of a word
F.
Words found in particular geographical areas
G.
Mild or polite term used in place of a blunt or harsh one
H.
Language used to reinforce identity within a group; often short-lived
I.
Abbreviated versions of colloquial terms
J.
Words that name things that can be perceived by the senses
K.
Emotional, social, and political associations of a word
L.
Figures of speech that have lost their power
M.
Language of everyday speach
N.
The specialized or technical vocabulary of a trade, etc.
O.
Inappropriately elevated and wordy language
P.
Fixed expression whose meanings cannot be entirely determined by knowing the meaning of its parts
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