Week 20

Onomatopoeia

Words that imitate the sound of the thing being spoken of.

Paradox

A statement that seems self-contradictory but has valid meaning.

Parallelism

Establishing similar patterns of grammatical structure and length.

Parody

A humorous imitation of serious writing to make the author's style appear ridiculous.

Personification

Representing abstractions or inanimate objects as human beings by endowing them with life-like qualities.

Dour

Stern, gloomy, or severe in manner or appearance; unyielding.

Eclectic

Selecting or made up of elements from a variety of sources or styles.

Efface

To erase or wipe out; to make oneself inconspicuous or fade away.

Élan

Enthusiastic vigor and liveliness; distinctive flair or style.

Yahoo

A rude, noisy, or uncultured person; a brute or uncivilized person.

Emulate

To imitate with the intent of equaling or surpassing someone or something.

Epicurean (adjective)

Devoted to the pursuit of pleasure, especially in food or comfort.

Epicurean (noun)

A person with refined taste, especially in food and drink.

Epitome

A perfect example or representation of a quality or type.

Equivocal

Ambiguous or open to multiple interpretations; often used to mislead or avoid commitment.

Eschew

To deliberately avoid or abstain from something.