9/11/24 Flashcards
List 2 of vocab (11 cards)
Connote, Connotation
“Happy” has a CONNOTATION of joy and excitement.
An idea or feeling that a word invokes in addition to its literal primary meaning.
Ramifications
The new law had many RAMIFICATIONS.
A consequence of an action, or an event, especially when complex or unwelcome.
Anachronistic
The law was ANACHRONISTIC and old.
Belonging to a period other than that being portrayed.
Archaic
Some buildings are very ARCHAIC.
Very old or old-fashioned.
Loan word
The word umbrella is a LOAN WORD.
A word adopted from a foreign language with little or no modification.
Vis-a-vis
I need to talk to Violet VIS-A-VIS the plans on Saturday.
In relation to; with regard to
Quid pro quo
She gave me a cookie QUID PRO QUO for helping her with the math.
A favor or advantage granted or expected in return for something.
Schadenfreude
The buisness thrives on SHADENFREUDE.
Pleasure derived by someone from another person’s misfortune.
Ad hominem
The news station was capturing many vicious ad hominem attacks.
An argument or reaction directed against a person rather than the position they are maintaining.
Aesthetic
The picture was very aesthetic.
Concerned with beauty or the appreciation of beauty.
