af·fix MOVE 3
to attach or join physically (usually used with "to"). She affixed a poster to the wall. synonyms: attach, fasten, mount, post, stick antonyms: detach, unfasten similar words: connect, glue, join, nail, paste, pin, staple, tack
al·ma·nac MOVE 2
a book of interesting and useful facts about many different subjects.
ci·ta·tion MOVE 6 clause MOVE 4 con·junc·tion MOVE 3
the act of citing or quoting, or the passage or source so cited. synonyms: excerpt, quotation, quote similar words: excerpt, extract, passage, reference
a group of words that has a subject and a verb. Clauses can be part or all of a sentence. similar words: clause, dependent, sentence, simple sentence a word that connects other words, phrases, clauses, or sentences. "And," "while," and "because" are some conjunctions. similar words: connector
hy·per·bo·le MOVE 6
in rhetoric, an obvious and deliberate exaggeration or overstatement, intended for effect and not to be taken literally, such as "He had a million excuses". (Cf. litotes.) Much of the writer's humor arose from his brilliant use of hyperbole. synonyms: exaggeration, overstatement antonyms: litotes, understatement similar words: inflation
id·i·om MOVE 4
a phrase that cannot be understood by understanding the meanings of each of its words. The phrase "fall out," meaning "have a disagreement," is an idiom. similar words: construction, expression, phrase, slang
im·age·ry MOVE 6
images that are created in the mind while reading or looking at art. The book is full of jungle imagery
im·ply MOVE 3
to hint or suggest without saying directly. When she said that the floor was dirty, she was implying that I should mop it. synonyms: allude, hint, suggest antonyms: state similar words: indicate
in·ter·jec·tion MOVE 6
a word or expression that shows strong feeling; exclamation. "Oh no!" and "Oops!" are examples of interjections. synonyms: exclamation
met·a·phor MOVE 2
a phrase that describes something by comparing it to some other thing. "Her words are pearls" is a metaphor.
nar·ra·tive MOVE 3
a story, description, or account of events. Novels are long narratives. synonyms: account, anecdote, story, tale similar words: description, fiction, history, novel, recital, report
on·o·mat·o·poe·ia MOVE 3
the formation or use of words whose sounds suggest the meanings of the words, such as "bang," "moo," or "jingle".
per·son·i·fi·ca·tion MOVE 6
a person considered to be a perfect example or embodiment of some quality or other abstraction. He was the personification of humility. synonyms: byword, embodiment, epitome, image similar words: figure, ideal, incarnation, paradigm, picture, quintessence, realization, type
point of view MOVE 6
a way of thinking about or looking at something. The coach did not agree with the referee's point of view. synonyms: angle, idea, light, perspective, position, stand
pre·po·si·tion MOVE 2
a word that shows a connection or relation between a noun or pronoun and some other word. In the sentence, "We went to the market and talked about the weather," "to" and "about" are prepositions.
sim·i·le MOVE 6
a figure of speech in which two different things are compared by using the words "like" or "as." "The cake was as light as a feather" is an example of a simile.
su·per·la·tive MOVE 3
of the finest kind or highest quality. He is a superlative flute player. synonyms: ace, best, capital, finest, first-class, first-rate, prime, superb, supreme, top antonyms: poor similar words: capital, classic, excellent, exceptional, exquisite, magnificent, outstanding, sterling, super, superior
theme MOVE 6 prompt MOVE 2
the main subject or topic. The theme of his talk was world peace. synonyms: subject, topic similar words: argument, concept, idea, intent, meaning, notion, point, text done immediately and without pause. This snack bar is known for its prompt service. synonyms: immediate, instant, punctual, quick, swift antonyms: delayed, late, tardy similar words: brisk, rapid
