Definitions
Define Skeptical
doubtful or unsure; not easily convinced
Name a synonym for whimsical
magical, fanciful, playful, charming, unusual
Name an antonym for strident
soft, quiet, hushed, calm, muted
Fill the blank spot with the correct word:
The court ended in ______, the uncertainty led to further debates.
Ambiguity
Name the word that best describes the definition:
Poisonous or Hostile
Virulent
Define tirade
angry or accusative speech
Name a synonym for Surmount
overcome, conquer, get over, complete
Name an antonym for spurious
true, authentic, genuine, real
Fill the blank with the correct word:
The harsh critics ________ the actress in the movie, ruining her reputation.
Vilify (vilified)
Name the word that best describes the definition:
overly imaginative expressions
Conciet
Define Connotation
implied meanings, nonliteral definitions
Name a synonym for anaphora
repition, alliteration of speech
Name an antonym for Antecedent
Subsequent, later, future, coming after
Fill the correct word in the blank:
The president finished his speech with a(n) ________ about his personal life.
Anecdote
Name the word that best describes the definition:
the use of informal writing.
Colloquialism
Define andaplosis.
repeating the last word of phrase as the beginning of next.
Name a synonym for transcendent
superior, above ordinary, unparalleled, extraordinary
Name an antonym for Sycophant.
leader, individual, nonconformist
Fill in the blank with the correct vocab term.
Blue is a popular color, but can also represent a feeling of sadness. This is an example of a(n) _______.
Denotation
Name the word that best describes the definition:
A concise statement, representing a general truth.
Aphorism