a passing or casual reference; an incidental mention of something, either directly or by implication

The novel's title is anallusion to Shakespeare.

corresponding in some particular:// similar in some way

A brain and acomputer are analogous.

repetition of a word or expression at the beginning of successive phrases, clauses, sentences, or verses especially for rhetorical or poetic effect

<Lincoln's “we cannot dedicate—we cannot consecrate—we cannot hallow—this ground” is an example of anaphora>

Androgynous

[an-droj-uh-nuh[image][image]s] 

having both masculine and feminine characteristics

A parrot fish is androgynous

a feeling of dread, anxiety, or anguish.

Antithetical

[an-tuh-thet-ik]

of the nature of or involving opposition

the antithetical forces of good and evil

pertaining to, involving, or affecting two or both sides

 a bilateral agreement

Capricious

[kuh-preesh-uh[image][image]s]

changing often and quickly; especially : often changing suddenly in mood or behavior // not logical or reasonable

1. The court ruled that the punishment was arbitrary and capricious.

logical and well-organized : easy to understand

: able to talk or express yourself in a clear way that can be easily understood

He proposed the most coherent plan to improve the schools

Connotation

 [kon-uh-tey-shuh[image][image]n]

an idea or quality that a word makes you think about in addition to its meaning

For many people, the word “fat” has negative connotations.

expressing a low opinion of someone or something : showing a lack of respect for someone or something

<fans made a steady stream of derogatory remarks about the players on the visiting team>

eclectic

ih-klek-tik

including things taken from many different sources

The collection includes an eclectic mix of historical artifacts.

Efficacious

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having the power to produce a desired result or effect

taking a cookie break while studying is one of the most efficacious ways of rejuvenating the mind that I have ever discovered

Enculturation

[en-kuhl-chuh-rey-shuh[image][image]n]

the process by which an individual learns the traditional content of a culture and assimilates its practices and values

Jim is instructed to understand immigrants through enculturation

the study or a theory of the nature and grounds of knowledge especially with reference to its limits and validity

God is a subject of epistemology

providing an easy and quick way to solve a problem or do something.

suitable for achieving a particular end in a given

They found it expedient to neg.otiate with the terrorists.

used to describe writing that is done to explain something

an expository piece on the workings of the internal-combustion engine

corresponding in structure because of a common origin.

Homogenous is a part of biology

to ask (someone) questions in a thorough and often forceful way

Paradigm

par-uh-dahym

a model or pattern for something that may be copied

: a theory or a group of ideas about how something should be done, made, or thought about

Her recent book provides us with a new paradigm for modern biography.

prior in time, order, arrangement, or significance

<behavior that may be explained by a precedent event in her troubled life>

 a building and the area of land that it is on

: a statement or idea that is accepted as being true and that is used as the basis of an argument

something that is required as part of an agreement

We agreed to the deal with the stipulation that she pay the expenses herself.

Specious

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falsely appearing to be fair, just, or right : appearing to be true but actually false

He justified his actions with specious reasoning.

to express a desire or feeling by changing it into a form that is socially acceptable

She sublimated her erotic feelings into a series of paintings.

Succinct

suh[image][image]k-singkt

using few words to state or express an idea

He gave a succinct overview of the expansion project.

not done with confidence : uncertain and hesitant

: not definite : still able to be changed

Bill approached the bench in the courtroom tentatively

an idea or set of ideas that is intended to explain facts or events

: an idea that is suggested or presented as possibly true but that is not known or proven to be true

Her method is based on the theory that all children want to learn.

:fair or reasonable

: acceptable according to the law

Mark had no validity inside the courtroom 

using more words than are needed

He is a verbose speaker.

to say or write very harsh and critical things about (someone or something)

He was vilified in the press for his comments.