Thẻ ghi nhớ: Unit 1: Meaning and style | Quizlet

sense (n)

the meaning of a word or phrase

ambiguous (adj)

not clear, able to be explained in different ways

ambiguity (n)

transparent (adj)

(of language) easy to understand

opposite: opaque

self-explanatory (adj)

easy to understand and not needing more explanation

precise (adj)

clear and accurate

synonyms: exact, precision (n)

virtually (adv)

almost, very nearly (virtually the same/impossible/certain)

irony (n)

ironic (adj)

the use of words to say the opposite of what you mean, often humorously

a trace/ hint of irony = a little irony

một chút mỉa mai

sarcasm (n)

sarcastic (adj)

the use of words to say the opposite of what you mean in order to be unpleasant to sb or make fun of sb

figurative (adj)

(of words) not used with their literal (=usual) meaning

literal (adj)

theo nghĩa đen

disapproving (adj)

(often used in dictionaries) showing that sth is bad or wrong

pejorative (adj) ~ derogatory (adj)

expressing disapproval or criticism

insulting (adj)

insult sb (v)

rude or offensive

offensive (adj)

rude in a way that causes somebody to feel upset or annoyed because it shows a lack of respect

deliberately (adv)

done in a way that was planned, not by chance

poke fun at

trêu chọc, đùa cợt hoặc châm biếm nhẹ nhàng ai đó/điều gì đó

mock (v)

to laugh at somebody/something in an unkind way, especially by copying what they say or do

synonymous (adj

having the same, or nearly the same, meaning

interchangeable (adj)

if two things are interchangeable you can use one instead of the other and the effect will be the same

interpret sth

Decide that sth has a particular meaning (interpretation)

wrapping paper

giấy gói quà

spirit

soul

unpleasant to sb

tỏ ra khó chịu, thô lỗ hoặc cư xử tệ với ai đó

make fun of sb

chế giễu, nhạo báng hoặc lấy ai đó ra làm trò cười

in current use

>< old-fashioned

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