Lesson 5 practice quiz

Argot

Informal language used by specific groups such as criminals or the wealthy. Essentially a secret language.

Archaic

Older words that are rarely used anymore.

Connotation

The vibe given off by a word that isn’t really outright from its definition.

Denotation

The exact meaning of a word.

Idiom

Any word having a different meaning outside of its definition. The pattern of a language. Speech that has its own structure in a region.

Jargon

Slang used by people in the same field or profession. Jargon could also mean gibberish.

Semantics

The relation between words and what they stand for. The historical changes in the meanings of a word.

Slang

Informal speech used in casual conversations.

Standard

Any widely established rule or practice.

Vernacular

The natural language spoken by people living in an area.