ELA 1-2 H August Vocab Words

Allegory

the expression of truths or generalizations about human existence by means of symbolic and moral figures and actions

Alliteration

the repetition of initial consonant sounds in a sequence of words

Allusion

an implied or indirect reference

Ambiguity

multiple meanings or interpretations of something

Analogy

a comparison of two otherwise unlike things based on resemblance of a particular aspect

Ambulatory

able to walk about and not bedridden

Diatribe

a bitter and abusive speech or piece of writing

Didactic

being able to teach or provide instruction

Diffident

hesitant in acting or speaking through lack of self-confidence

Garrulous

given to prosy, rambling, or tedious loquacity : pointlessly or annoyingly talkative

Munificent

very liberal in giving or bestowing, very generous

Scoff

an expression of scorn, derision, or contempt

Jury

a body of persons sworn to give a verdict on some matter submitted to them

Entailment

something, sometimes debt, meant to be passed down linearly thru the family

Acquittal

a setting free from the charge of an offense by verdict, sentence, or other legal process