English 4

Acronym

A word formed from initial letters of a name or by combing initial letters or parts

Affix

a word element

coinage

the invention of new words

Colloquial

used in or suitable to spoken language

malapropism

the use of a word sounding somewhat like the one intended

onomatopoeia

the formation

portmanteau

a new word created by blending parts of the sounds and meanings of two or more existing words

palindrome

a word, phase, or sentence that reads the same backward or foward

simile

use like or as

vkjdvnivuh

ojsdvpvjon

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

judicious

having or exhibiting sound judgment

meticulous

extremely careful and precise

minutiae

minor or trivial detail

prudent

exercising caution, good judgment, or common sense in handling practical matters

punctilious

attentive to the finer point of etiquette and formal conduct

selective

careful in choosing particular

systematic

having a system, method, or plan

Beguile

to deceive

civility

An or expression of courtesy

decorum

behavior or conduct

demeanor

the way in which one behaves or conducts oneself

foolhardy

foolishly bold or daring

glib

performing or performed with careless

ignoble

not having a noble character or purpose

mores

the accepted customs and rules of a particular social group

provincial

characteristic of people or things away from the capital of a country

unseemly

not in a good taste