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Acronym

a word formed from the initial letters of a name or by combining initial letters or parts of a series of words: WAC for Women’s Army Corps.

Affix

A. A word element, such as a prefix or suffix, that is attached to a base, stem, or root. B. something that is attached, joined, or added. A. To secure (an object) to another; attach: affix a stamp to a letter.

Coinage

A. The invention of new words. B. An invented word or phrase. C. The process of making coins

Colloquial

A. used in or suitable to spoken language or to writing that seeks the effect of speech; conversational

malapropism

the use of a word sounding somewhat like the one intended but humorously wrong in the context

Onomatopoeia

the formation of a word from a sound associated with what is named

palindrome

a word or phrase that reads the same backward as forward

portmanteau word

a word formed by merging the sounds and meanings of two different words; blend

simile

a figure of speech in which two essentially unlike things are compared, often in a phrase introduced by like or as

spoonerism

An accidental but humorous distortion of words in a phrase formed by interchanging the initial sounds

diligence

constant and earnest effort to accomplish a task; careful attention

fastidious

Difficult to satisfy or please; exacting.

foresight

the ability to see what is likely to happen and to prepare for it accordingly; careful though or concern for the future

judicious

having or exhibiting sound judgment; sensible; wise.

meticulous

extremely careful and precise

minutiae

minor or trivial details

prudent

exercising caution, good judgment, or common sense in handling practical matters; giving though to one’s actions and their consequences

punctilious

attentive to the finer points of etiquette and formal conduct

selective

careful in choosing; particular; discriminating

systematic

having a system, method, or plan; carried out in a step-by-step procedure

Beguile

To deceive ; trick / to pass time

Civility

Politeness ; courtesy

Decorum

Appropriateness of behavior or conduct ; propriety.

Demeanor

The way in which one behaves or conducts oneself ; deportment

Foolhardy

Foolishly bold or daring

Glib

Performing or performed with careless, often thoughtless, ease

Ignoble

Not having a noble character or purpose ; dishonorable

Mores

The accepted customs and rules of behavior of a particular social group, generally regarded by that group as essential to survival and welfare and often having the force of law

Provincial

Characteristic of people or things away from the capital of a country ; a provincial simplicity of speech or dress

Unseemly

Not in good taste ; improper ; unbecoming.