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| 8777893784 | Syntax | the arrangement of words and phrases to create well-formed sentences in a language | 0 | |
| 8777893785 | Digression | a temporary departure from the main subject in speech or writing | 1 | |
| 8777900621 | Convoluted | (especially of an argument, story, or sentence) extremely complex and difficult to follow | 2 | |
| 8777900622 | Enigmatic | difficult to interpret or understand; mysterious | 3 | |
| 8777909811 | Fallacy | a mistaken belief, especially one based on unsound argument. | 4 | |
| 8777937867 | Aphorism | a pithy observation that contains a general truth Example: "if it ain't broke, don't fix it." | 5 | |
| 8777955804 | Metonymy | the substitution of the name of an attribute or adjunct for that of the thing meant Example: suit for business executive, or the track for horse racing | 6 | |
| 8777973792 | Colloquialism | informal words, phrases, or even slang in a piece of writing Example: Gonna vs. going to | 7 | |
| 8778004945 | Invective | insulting, abusive, or highly critical language Example: "You dirty rotten scoundrel!" | 8 | |
| 8778016791 | Euphemism | a mild or indirect word or expression substituted for one considered to be too harsh or blunt when referring to something unpleasant or embarrassing Example: Pass away vs die | 9 | |
| 8778030648 | Idiom | phrase or an expression that has a figurative, or sometimes literal, meaning Example: raining cats and dogs, under the weather | 10 |
