Vocab. 10 List 1

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What does MALAPROPISM mean?

Back

Unintended and usually humorous misuse of words.

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What does ANTHROPOMORPHIC mean?

Back

A nonhuman that has human characteristics.

Front

What does MALIGN mean?

Back

Slander, say bad things about someone.

Front

What does BENIGN mean?

Back

Not harmful.

Front

What does BENEFICIARY mean?

Back

Someone who gets something of value.

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What does ANTIPATHY mean?

Back

A deep-seated feeling of aversion.

Front

What does CIRCUMLOCUTION mean?

Back

The use of many words where fewer would do, especially in a deliberate attempt to be vague.

Front

What does EQUIVOCAL mean?

Back

Open to more than one interpretation; ambiguous.

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What does INIMICAL mean?

Back

Tending to obstruct or harm.

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What does LACONIC mean?

Back

Using very few words.