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Vocabulary 3
College Vocabulary
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English
Undergraduate 2
06/03/2013

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Morphology
Definition
The study of the meaning that is carried in letter combinations.
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Phonology
Definition
The meaning that is carried in letter sounds.
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Syntax
Definition
The meaning that is conveyed through sentence structure.
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Intonational Contur
Definition
The variation of pitch or voice melody in an utterance.
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Freudian Slip
Definition
A mistake made in speaking that reveals true motives and desires.
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Satire
Definition
A work that blends wit and humor with disapproval in order to reform behavior.
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Allusion
Definition
A clue or reference to some outside idea embedded in a work.
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Semantics
Definition
The branch of linguistics that studies meaning in language.
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Conundrum
Definition
A dilemma, a puzzling problem with no good solution.
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Epiphany
Definition
A sudden revelation, a flash of insight.
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