week 1/30 - 2/3 Flashcards

1
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analogous

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similar but not identical

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2
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apology

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words asking to be excused for an action

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3
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colloquial

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conversational language

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4
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colloquy

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formal conversation

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5
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dialogue

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a conversation between two or more characters

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6
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eloquent

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persuasive speaking or writing

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7
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epilogue

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short concluding section in a literary work

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8
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eulogy

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speech in praise of someone

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9
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grandiloquent

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attempting to impress others by using advanced vocabulary

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10
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interlocutory

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temporary or not final

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11
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log

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records of activities or progress

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12
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logistics

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the management of the details of an operation

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13
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loquacious

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talkative, uses a lot of words

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14
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neologism

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new word or expression

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15
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obloquy

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strong disapproval in abusive language

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16
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philology

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study of language and literature

17
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prologue

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short introductory section in a literary work

18
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soliloquy

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speaking aloud about one’s self thoughts when alone

19
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syllogism

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a logical structure that uses the major premise and minor premise to reach a necessary conclusion

20
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ventriloquist

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someone who can make their voice seem to come from a separate subject