WOD Review

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Connotation

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The implied or suggested meaning of a word, beyond its literal definition.

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Literal meaning

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The explicit, dictionary definition of a word, without any emotional or cultural associations.

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Irony

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A figure of speech in which the intended meaning is opposite to the literal meaning; often used for humorous or emphatic effect.

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Sarcasm

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A form of verbal irony where someone says the opposite of what they really mean, often in a mocking or contemptuous tone.

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Pathos

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A quality that evokes pity or sadness; often used in literature and rhetoric to appeal to the audience's emotions.

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Catharsis

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The process of releasing strong or repressed emotions, often resulting in a sense of relief or purification.

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Nonchalant

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Feeling or appearing casually calm and relaxed; not displaying anxiety, interest, or enthusiasm.

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Pugnacious

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Eager or quick to argue, quarrel, or fight; combative.

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Unctuous

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Excessively flattering or ingratiating; oily or greasy in texture or appearance.

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Serendipity

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The occurrence of events by chance in a happy or beneficial way; a fortunate coincidence.