Word Types: Jargon and Acronyms Matching

Acronym

A composite of a larger term, created by using only the first letter of the most important words in the term

Cymbal

A concave brass plate that produces a brilliant clashing tone

Basso Profundo

A deep bass voice that extends to C below bass staff

Dome Mountain

A natural formation that resembles a dome

Artiste

A skilled musical or theatrical performer

Vertebrate

An animal having a spinal column

Barometer

An instrument for measuring air pressure

Sedimentary

Formed by or from deposits of sediment

Igneous

Formed by solidification of molten magma

Maitre d'

Headwaiter, master of the house

Cuisine

Manner of preparing food

Bells

Percussion instruments consisting of metal bars or tubes

Metamorphic

Referring to a pronounced change caused by pressure, heat, and water that results in a more compact and more highly crystalline condition

Testuring

The application of a plaster-like product over wallboard in a manner that produces a different lok

Jargon

The language of a particular group, profession, or activity

Ephemism

The substitute of an inoffensive expression for one that may offend