Definitions 1
The main artery carrying blood from the heart to the body
Aorta
Involving great effort or difficulty
Arduous
Abnormally thin, especially from illness or hunger
Emaciated
The prisoner was led away in _______.
Manacles
She felt a wave of __________ before the exam.
Apprehension
Modest; having a low opinion of one’s own importance
Humble
Insane or mentally disturbed
Deranged
Severe or strict in manner or appearance
The smell of garlic _______ the entire house.
Permeated
The city imposed a 10 PM ______ after the incident.
Curfew
Not justified or necessary
Unwarranted
Serious or dignified in tone or appearance
Solemn
Enduring hardship without showing emotion
Stoic
They made a _______ to Mecca.
Pilgrimage
The abandoned factory was ________ and crumbling.
Dilapidated
A mild or indirect word or expression substituted for one considered harsh
Saying “passed away” instead of “died” for example.
Euphemism
Exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literally
Hyperbole
Specialized language used by a particular group or profession
Jargon
The ______ smell made them leave the cellar immediately.
Putrid
I was _______ with emails after the announcement.
Inundated
Placing two contrasting elements side by side; A figure of speech in which contradictory terms appear next to each other.
Juxtaposition & Oxymoron
A direct mention of something or someone; An indirect or passing mention of something, often literary or historical.
Reference & Allusion
3 types of repetition.
1. Repetition of a word at the end of successive clauses or sentences.
2. Repetition of a word or phrase at the beginning of successive clauses.
3. Repetition of grammatical structure.
1. Epistrophe
2. Anaphora
3. Parallelism
He collects sports ________ from every major tournament.
Memorabilia
He tried to _______ himself with good deeds.
Redeem