Vocab Flashcards
1
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Cacophony
A
A harsh, discordant mixture of sounds
2
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Verbatim
A
In exactly the same words as were used originally
3
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Connotation
A
The associations people make with words that go beyond the literal definition
4
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Innate
A
Inborn, natural
5
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Obsolete
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No longer produced or used ,out of date
6
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Evocative
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Bringing strong images or memories or feelings to mind
7
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genesis
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The origin or mode of formation of something
8
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Palpable
A
Plain to see or comprehend
9
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Euphemism
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Opposite of hyperbole
10
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Irony
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Used to suggest a stark contrast between what one person knows and what the reality is
11
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Omniscient
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Knowing everything
12
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Blatant
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Done openly and unashamed
13
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Allusion
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14
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Anthology
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A published collection of poems or other pieces of writing
15
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Carte Blanche
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Complete freedom to act as one wishes
