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| 3483391489 | ANALOGY | a comparison between two things, typically on the basis of their structure and for the purpose of explanation or clarification | 0 | |
| 3483393415 | GENERALIZATION | a general statement or concept obtained by inference from specific cases | 1 | |
| 3483393416 | ALLUSION | an expression designed to call something to mind without mentioning it explicitly; an indirect or passing reference | 2 | |
| 3483395751 | METAPHOR | a figure of speech in which a word or phrase is applied to an object or action to which it is not literally applicable | 3 | |
| 3483395752 | TONE | the general character or attitude of a place, piece of writing, situation | 4 | |
| 3483516475 | THESIS | a statement or theory that is put forward as a premise to be maintained or proved | 5 | |
| 3483516476 | MODIFIER | a word, especially an adjective or noun used attributively, that restricts or adds to the sense of a head noun | 6 | |
| 3483518933 | HYPERBOLE | exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literally | 7 | |
| 3483518934 | PARALELLISM | the use of successive verbal constructions in poetry or prose that correspond in grammatical structure, sound, meter, meaning, etc. | 8 | |
| 3483518950 | CONTEXT | the circumstances that form the setting for an event, statement, or idea, and in terms of which it can be fully understood and assessed | 9 | |
| 3483522092 | PARADOX | a statement or proposition that, despite sound (or apparently sound) reasoning from acceptable premises, leads to a conclusion that seems senseless, logically unacceptable, or self-contradictory | 10 | |
| 3483648096 | IRONY | the expression of one's meaning by using language that normally signifies the opposite, typically for humorous or emphatic effect | 11 | |
| 3483648097 | SATIRE | the use of humor, irony, exaggeration, or ridicule to expose and criticize people's stupidity or vices, particularly in the context of contemporary politics and other topical issues. | 12 | |
| 3483650880 | SIMILE | a figure of speech involving the comparison of one thing with another thing of a different kind, used to make a description more emphatic or vivid | 13 | |
| 3483650881 | MONOLOGUE | a long and typically tedious speech by one person during a conversation | 14 | |
| 3483650882 | DICTION | the choice and use of words and phrases in speech or writing | 15 | |
| 3483653748 | SYNTAX | the arrangement of words and phrases to create well-formed sentences in a language | 16 | |
| 3483680220 | UNDERSTATEMENT | the presentation of something as being smaller, worse, or less important than it actually is | 17 | |
| 3483684377 | ONOMATOPOEIA | the formation of a word from a sound associated with what is named | 18 | |
| 3483684378 | ALLEGORY | a story, poem, or picture that can be interpreted to reveal a hidden meaning, typically a moral or political one | 19 | |
| 3483685938 | FOOTNOTE | an ancillary piece of information printed at the bottom of a page | 20 | |
| 3483685939 | SYMBOLISM | an artistic and poetic movement or style using symbolic images and indirect suggestion to express mystical ideas, emotions, and states of mind. | 21 | |
| 3483685940 | ANECDOTE | a short and amusing or interesting story about a real incident or person | 22 | |
| 3483688101 | ETHOS | ethical appeal, establishing credibility | 23 | |
| 3483688102 | PATHOS | appealing to an audience's emotions | 24 | |
| 3483688103 | LOGOS | using logic and good reason to appeal to the audience | 25 | |
| 3483694044 | 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 | 26 | |
| 3483694045 | ANAPHORA | the repetition of a word or phrase at the beginning of successive clauses. | 27 | |
| 3483806327 | MORALITY | principles concerning the distinction between right and wrong or good and bad behavior | 28 | |
| 3483806328 | PRETENTIOUS | attempting to impress by affecting greater importance, talent, culture, etc., than is actually possessed | 29 | |
| 3483809899 | SOLEMNITY | the state or quality of being serious and dignified | 30 | |
| 3483816131 | GLIBLY | insincere and shallow | 31 | |
| 3483819253 | EFFUSIVE | expressing feelings of gratitude, pleasure, or approval in an unrestrained or heartfelt manner | 32 | |
| 3483819254 | ALOOF | not friendly or forthcoming; cool and distant | 33 | |
| 3483819255 | CYNICAL | believing that people are motivated by self-interest; distrustful of human sincerity or integrity | 34 | |
| 3483823139 | ECCENTRICITY | (of a person or their behavior) unconventional and slightly strange | 35 | |
| 3483823140 | CADENCE | a modulation or inflection of the voice | 36 | |
| 3483823141 | TACT | adroitness and sensitivity in dealing with others or with difficult issues | 37 | |
| 3483828607 | CIRCUMLOCUTIONS | the use of many words where fewer would do, especially in a deliberate attempt to be vague or evasive | 38 | |
| 3483828608 | STRIDENT | loud and harsh; grating | 39 | |
| 3483828609 | PEDANTIC | describing a person who is excessively concerned with minor details and rules or with displaying academic learning. | 40 | |
| 3483830818 | INSULAR | ignorant of or uninterested in cultures, ideas, or peoples outside one's own experience: | 41 | |
| 3483832649 | JUDICIOUS | having, showing, or done with good judgment or sense | 42 | |
| 3483834659 | DOUBLE ENTENDRE | a word or phrase open to two interpretations, one of which is usually risqué or indecent | 43 | |
| 3483834660 | CONCILIATORY | intended or likely to placate or pacify | 44 | |
| 3483838455 | CAPRICIOUS | given to sudden and unaccountable changes of mood or behavior | 45 | |
| 3483838456 | INTIMATE | closely acquainted; familiar, close | 46 | |
| 3483840881 | INSIDIOUS | proceeding in a gradual, subtle way, but with harmful effects | 47 | |
| 3483843542 | IMPORTUNATE | ask (someone) pressingly and persistently for or to do something | 48 | |
| 3483843543 | REVERENT | feeling or showing deep and solemn respect | 49 | |
| 3483843544 | EVOCATION | bring or recall to the conscious mind | 50 | |
| 3483845573 | POIGNANT | evoking a keen sense of sadness or regret | 51 | |
| 3483845574 | FEIGNED | pretend to be affected by (a feeling, state, or injury) | 52 | |
| 3483851221 | IDOLATROUS | worshiping idols | 53 | |
| 3483855440 | CONCRETE | existing in a material or physical form; real or solid; not abstract | 54 | |
| 3483858801 | ALLUSIVE | (of a remark or reference) working by suggestion rather than explicit mention | 55 | |
| 3483858802 | GENUFLECTIONS | lower one's body briefly by bending one knee to the ground, typically in worship or as a sign of respect | 56 | |
| 3483862112 | ACERBIC | (especially of a comment or style of speaking) sharp and forthright | 57 | |
| 3483865828 | INIMITABLE | so good or unusual as to be impossible to copy; unique | 58 | |
| 3483865829 | ABSTRACT | existing in thought or as an idea but not having a physical or concrete existence: | 59 |
