Mrs. Burrows Vocabulary List 3

Mrs. Burrows (United States of America)
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  1. simile
    a figure of speech expressing a resemblance between things
  2. metaphor
    a figure of speech that suggests a non-literal similarity
  3. personification
    attributing human characteristics to abstract ideas
  4. onomatopoeia
    using words that imitate the sound they denote
  5. hyperbole
    extravagant exaggeration
  6. alliteration
    use of the same consonant at the beginning of each word
  7. idiom
    expression whose meaning cannot be inferred from its words
  8. fraternize
    be on friendly terms with someone, as if with a brother
  9. connotation
    an idea that is implied or suggested
  10. humble
    marked by meekness or modesty; not arrogant or prideful
  11. invest
    lay out money or resources in an enterprise
  12. protocol
    forms of ceremony and etiquette observed by officials
  13. antic
    act as or like a clown
  14. demote
    assign to a lower position; reduce in rank
    Despite being demoted from his starting role last month, Howard still leads the Terrapins in assists. Seattle Times (Feb 16, 2013)
  15. sensory
    relating to or concerned in sensation
  16. analogy
    drawing a comparison in order to show a similarity
Created on 二月 24, 2013 (updated 二月 26, 2013)

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