vocab1
To think deeply about something.
What is Ruminate
Not friendly or forthcoming, cool and distant.
What is aloof.
To explain a theory of idea systematically and in detail.
What is Expound.
An exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally.
slender and elegant.
Svelte.
The amount of vocabulary a person possesses is called
Lexicon
To repeat exactly, word for word
Verbatim
The action of delaying or postponing something.
Procrastinate
A person who hoards wealth and spends as little money as possible.
Miser
make (someone or something) seem unimportant.
belittle
lasting for a very short time.
Ephemeral
A recurring theme or motif.
Trope
appease the anger or anxiety of (someone)
mollify
a feeling of fear or agitation about something that may happen.
trepidation
Switching from your native language to English in the same sentence.
code switching
a comparison between two things, typically for the purpose of explanation or clarification.
analogy
connotation
the literal or primary meaning of a word, in contrast to the feelings or ideas that the word suggests.
Denotation
lacking knowledge or awareness in general; uneducated or unsophisticated.
ignorant
treat in an indulgent or overprotective way.
coddled
Semantics
infer
arrive at (a fact or a conclusion) by reasoning; draw as a logical conclusion.
deduce
special words or expressions that are used by a particular profession or group and are difficult for others to understand.
jargon
Who is the best teacher at HSA SW Chicago?
Mr. Vivas