Preparing for Vocabulary and Literary Devices Exam

A comprehensive set of flashcards covering vocabulary and literary devices for exam preparation.

Magistrate

A local judge or official who enforces the law.

Strokes

Gentle movements or hits, often used for touching or painting.

Trousers

Another word for pants.

Stake

Something to gain or lose; or a wooden post used for support.

Oscillate

To swing or move back and forth like a pendulum.

Despair

A deep feeling of sadness or hopelessness.

Reformer

A person who works to change or improve society.

Magnitude

The size or importance of something (how big it is).

Naught

Means 'nothing.' (Old-fashioned word.)

Scalars

Quantities that show only size or amount (in math/science).

Mirthlessly

Without happiness; without joy.

Simultaneously

Happening at the same time.

Intrepid

Brave and fearless.

Daunted

Scared or discouraged.

Scrape

To rub against something rough or to barely get by (e.g., 'scrape through').

Parliamentary

Related to government or law-making (Parliament).

Institute

An organization for learning, research, or a specific purpose.

Advancement

Progress or moving forward to a better position.

Vestiges

Small remains or traces of something that once existed.

Oppression

Cruel or unfair treatment that keeps people down.

Abolished

Ended or done away with (like ending a law or system).

Prejudiced

Having unfair opinions about someone because of race, gender, etc.

Treaties

Formal agreements between countries.

Waterloo

A famous battle; symbolically means a big defeat.

Theology

The study of God and religion.

Mistletoe

A green plant hung at Christmas; people kiss under it.

Inquisition

Harsh questioning or investigation (also a historical religious court).

Bigotry

Strong, unfair dislike of people who are different.

Reserve

Keeping something back; or being quiet and not showing feelings.

Civilization

A developed society with culture, laws, and organization.

Visionary

Someone with strong ideas about the future or positive change.

Shovel manure

To move animal waste with a shovel; symbolizes hard or dirty work.

Serfs

Poor farmers who worked the land for rich landowners (in old Europe).

Candidates

People who are trying to get a job, position, or honor.

Merely

Only; simply; not more than.

Hypothetical

Something imagined or not real; based on 'what if' thinking.

Allusion

A quick reference to something famous (person, place, or event).

Alliteration

Words starting with the same sound.

Allegory

A story that has a hidden deeper meaning.

Anaphora

Repeating the same word at the start of sentences.

Colloquialism

Everyday slang or local speech.

Diction

The author’s word choice and style.

Euphemism

A softer way to say something harsh.

Flashback

A scene that takes the story back in time.

Foreshadowing

A small hint about what will happen later.

Imagery

Words that make you picture things using your senses.

Irony

The opposite of what’s expected.

Juxtaposition

Putting two opposite ideas side by side.

Mood

The feeling a story gives the reader.

Satire

Using humor or irony to make fun of something serious.

Onomatopoeia

Words that sound like their meaning.

Symbolism

When something stands for a deeper meaning.

Tone

The author’s attitude or feeling in the writing.