Lesson 1

Question 1

Appellation

Answer 1

A name, title, or design; noun

Question 2

Eponym

Answer 2

A person whose name is, or thought to be, the source of the name of something; noun

Question 3

Linguistics

Answer 3

The study of the nature, structure, and variation of language; noun

Question 4

Malapropism

Answer 4

Ridiculous misuse of a word, especially by confusing it with one of similar sound; noun

Question 5

Neologism

Answer 5

A new word, expression, or usage; noun

Question 6

Parlance

Answer 6

A particular manner of speak; noun

Question 7

Patois

Answer 7

A regional dialect, especially a nonstandard one that has no written tradition; noun

Question 8

Polyglot

Answer 8

A. using several languages; adjective

B. a person who speaks several languages; noun

Question 9

Vulgar

Answer 9

A. of or related to the language of the common people

B. crude; indecent

C. offensively excessive in the display of one’s self or one’s wealth

(ALL ADJECTIVES)

Question 10

Annotation

Answer 10

A critical or explanatory note; noun