Word Types: Jargon and Acronyms
arachnid
(biology)
monolithic pour
(construction)
entree
(culinary arts)
stinger
(firefighting)
igneous
(geology)
allusion
(literature)
heterotropia
(medicine)
troposphere
(meterology)
mezzo
(music)
ZIP
a code included on addresses
acronym
a composite of a larger term, created by using only the first letter of the most important words in that 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
An abbreviated name made by using only the first letter of the most important words in a longer name is called _____.
acronym
vertebrate
an animal having a spinal column in contradistinction to an invertebrate, an animal that does not have a spinal column
An ophthalmo-orhinolaryngololist is _____.
an eye, ear, nose, and throat specialist
barometer
an instrument for measuring air pressure
Who directs an orchestra?
both conductor and maestro
Heterotropia is _____.
cross-eyes
Which is not a class of rock?
disturbed
scuba
equipment a diver uses
A more polite term used to replace an objectionable one is called a(n) _____.
euphemism
sedimentary
formed by or from deposits of sediment
igneous
formed by solidification of molten magma
What is a type or classification of writing in literature called?
genre
maitre d'
headwaiter, a shortened form of maitre d' hotel, literally master of the house
The special vocabulary of a particular field of interest is called _____.
jargon
cuisine
manner of preparing food
What is the study of weather is called?
meteorology
A medical term for measles is _____.
morbilli rubeola
bells
percussion instruments consisting of metal bars or tubes
When we speak of inanimate objects as if they were human, what are we using?
personification
What is the main character in a short story called?
protagonist
metamorphic
referring to a pronounced change caused by pressure, heat, and water that results in a more compact and more highly crystalline condition
texturing
the application of a plaster-like product over wallboard in a manner that produces a different look
jargon
the language of a particular group, profession, or activity
euphemism
the substitution of an inoffensive expression for one that may offend
RSVP
what you are asked to do on an invitation
