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| The informal specialized vocabulary or expressions of a particular group |
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Ideas or meaning suggested by a word; associations that go
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| An expression with a special meaning that cannot be understood from the meanings of the individual words; a nonliteral expression |
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| A specialized vocabulary of a profession or trade; nonsensical or meaningless communication |
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| A simplified form of speech developed from two or more languages |
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| The study of meaning and word interpretation; the exact meaning of a word |
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| Something established as a measure of quality A) Conforming to the established language used by educated speakers |
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| Everyday language; the native language or dialect of a country, place, or group A) Commonly spoken by a region or group |
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| A book or bound collection of maps |
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| A person with refined taste, especially in food and drink |
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| Jolly, filled with good cheer |
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| a) A source of harm or ruin; an opponent that cannot be defeated b) One who inflicts retribution or vengeance |
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| Describing a highly personal, individual response to experience. b) Reflecting a style of painting of the late nineteenth century that focuses on a personal or momentary view of something. |
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| a) Lack of planning for the future; shortsightedness b) Nearsightedness; a condition in which distant objects appear blurred |
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| a bringing or coming to an end; a halt |
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to prevent from moving freely or making progress; to limit
a. (noun): a large basket, usually with a cover |
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| something that blocks or gets in the way; an obstacle |
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| to prevent from taking place; frustrate; block |
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| a person who speaks in defense of a person, an idea, or a position |
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| to discourage from doing something through persuasion |
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to take advantage of people by tricking or fooling them
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| a false belief; faulty and illogical reasoning |
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| to hint; to suggest indirectly |
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| beyond question or doubt; certain |
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| something that draws attention away from the main issue |
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| adoration; excessive praise or flattery |
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| something or someone that is greatly hated and avoided |
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| to give approval or praise |
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a detailed review; an evaluation
a. (verb): to review, discuss, or evaluate |
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| a tribute; spoken or written praise, often given in honor of a person who died |
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| publicly expressed honor or respect |
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| worthy of praise and honor |
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to criticize, argue, or raise objections over something unimportant
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Calming or soothing; not spicy or irritating; lacking flavor
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a) Utensils used for eating, such as knives, forks, and spoons
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| To consume or eat up greedily or enthusiastically |
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| A very small piece; a small treat |
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Pungent – (Adj.) a) Having a sharp strong taste or smell
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| To drink heartily and deeply |
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a) Pleasing to taste or smell
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b)Flavorful; spicy or salty, but not sweet |
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To cook gently in a liquid just at or below the boiling point
b) to be filled up with emotion |
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