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| a humorous misuse of a word sounding like the one intended (polo bear/polar bear) |
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| a figure of speech in which two unlike things are compared |
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| a type of language described as informal speech |
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| a word or sentence taht reads the same backward or forward |
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| a word or name formed by combining the first letters of words in a series |
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| an interchange of the initial sounds of two or more words (blue car/clue bar) |
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| the invention of new words |
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| a word part, such as a prefix, or suffix, which is attached to a base or root |
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| the use of a word that imitates what it stands for (buzz/hiss) |
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| a word formed by merging the sounds and meanings of two words (slithy = slimy + lithe) |
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| constant and earnest effort to accomplish a task |
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| having sound judgment; sensible |
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| careful in choosing; discriminating |
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| having a system, method, or plan; orderly |
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| the ability to see what is likely to happen and plan for it accordingly |
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| attentive to the finer points of etiquette and formal conduct |
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| exercising caution or good judgment in handling practical matters |
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| extremely careful and precise |
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| appropriateness of behavior or conduct |
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| characteristic of people or things away from the capital of a country |
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| foolishly bold or daring; rash |
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| performing or performed with careless, often thoughtless ease |
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| the accepted customs and rules of behavior of a social group |
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| the way in which one behaves; deportment |
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| not in good taste; improper |
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