vocab eja Flashcards
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exact and correct; without mistakes
accurate
having the same, or nearly the same meaning
synonymous
controlled or limited
restricted
not clear, able to be explained in different ways
ambiguous
explain the meaning of sth
interpret
easy to understand and not needing more explanation
self-explanatory
clear and accurate
precise
almost, very nearly
virtually
using words to say the opposite of what you mean, often humorously
ironically
being the basic or usual meaning
literal
not used in the basic or usual way, but in a way that makes a description more interesting
figuratively
a word or phrase used to describe sb/sth else in a way that is different from its normal use
metaphor
showing that sth is bad or wrong
dissaproving
very informal words and phrases, used by particular groups of people in spoken language
slang
rude in a way that causes you to be upset or angry
offensive
suitable or correct
appropriate
rude or offensive
insulting
the use of swear words (rude or offensive language)
swearing
to make a serious promise to do something
to swear
move very slowly
crawl
start having doubts about a decision you have made
have second thoughts
be unable to decide what to do about sth
be in two minds about sth
kind (of sb)
sweet (of sb)
be busy and unable to do other things
be tied up