Jargon and Acronyms
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
bells
a percussion instrument consisting of metal bars or tubes
artiste
a skilled musical or theatrical performer
vertebrate
an animal having a spinal column in contradistinction to an invertebrate, an animal that does not have 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, a shortened form of maitre d' hotel, literally master of the house
cuisine
manner of preparing food
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
