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- 4. The smallest sound unit that can change the meaning of a word when replaced by another sound.
- 5. A word whose meaning is opposite or strongly contrasted with another word.
- 6. A unit of spoken sound that usually contains one main vowel sound.
- 7. A word that can provide information about an action or description, often showing manner, time, place, or degree.
- 8. A group of letters added to the end of a word to change its meaning or grammatical function.
- 9. Informal expressions commonly used by particular groups or in particular social situations.
- 11. A group of letters added to the beginning of a word to change or modify its meaning.
- 12. A group of words containing a subject and a verb that forms part of a larger sentence or can sometimes stand alone.
- 14. A fixed expression whose overall meaning cannot usually be understood simply by interpreting each part literally.
- 16. A comparison in which one thing is described as being another thing in order to create a particular image or idea.
- 17. A word that expresses an action, event, or state.
- 18. A group of words that functions together but does not normally express a complete thought.
- 20. A complete set of written symbols used to represent the sounds of a particular system of communication.
- 23. Describing a style of expression considered appropriate for serious, official, academic, or professional situations.
- 25. A word that shows a relationship involving position, time, direction, or another connection between parts of a sentence.
- 27. A regional or social variety of speech with its own vocabulary, grammar, and pronunciation.
- 29. A word used instead of a noun to avoid repeating the same name or thing.
- 32. The way a word or sound is spoken by using particular movements of the mouth and voice.
- 33. The level or style of expression chosen according to the situation, audience, relationship, or purpose.
- 34. A speech sound produced without completely blocking the flow of air through the mouth.
- 35. A speech sound produced by partly or completely restricting the flow of air.
- 36. Specialized vocabulary used by people who work or have a strong interest in a particular field.
- 37. A word that has the same spelling or pronunciation as another word but a different meaning.
Down
- 1. The collection of words that a person knows or that are used within a particular subject or community.
- 2. Describing expressions that are typical of relaxed everyday conversation rather than formal situations.
- 3. A word that connects words, phrases, or clauses.
- 10. The set of rules that determines how words are formed, arranged, and used in sentences.
- 11. A short traditional saying that expresses a general truth, piece of advice, or observation about life.
- 13. A word that gives information about a noun, such as its size, appearance, age, or quality.
- 15. The correct arrangement of letters used to write a particular word.
- 19. A word that has the same or nearly the same meaning as another word.
- 21. A group of words that expresses a complete thought and normally contains a subject and a verb.
- 22. A comparison between two different things that uses words such as “like” or “as.”
- 24. A particular way of speaking that can reveal where someone comes from or distinguish one group of speakers from another.
- 26. The study of where words came from and how their forms and meanings have changed over time.
- 28. A word used to name a person, place, object, animal, idea, or feeling.
- 30. Able to use two different languages with a significant degree of skill.
- 31. A small word placed before a noun to show whether the reference is general or specific.
- 32. A system of written marks used to organize sentences and clarify meaning.