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
