Vocabulary in Context

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What does 'connotation' mean?

Back

Idea or feeling perceived by a word.

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What does 'abate' mean?

Back

Become less intense.

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What does 'astute' mean?

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Mentally sharp.

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What does 'belligerent' mean?

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Hostile or aggressive.

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What does 'candor' mean?

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Open and honest quality in someone.

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What is the difference between 'denotation' and 'connotation'?

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Denotation is the literal meaning of a word, while connotation refers to the ideas or feelings that the word invokes.

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What does 'empathy' mean?

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The ability to understand and share the feelings of another.

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What does 'metaphor' mean?

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A figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as'.

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What does 'irony' mean?

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A contrast between expectation and reality, often highlighting a discrepancy.

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What does 'nuance' mean?

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A subtle difference in meaning, expression, or response.