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Synonym �A synonym is a word that has the same or almost the same meaning as another word.
Examples of Synonyms: Vehement : � 1. zealous; ardent; impassioned: a vehement defense; vehement enthusiasm. � 2. characterized by rancor or anger; violent: vehement hostility. � 3. strongly emotional; intense or passionate: vehement desire. � 4. marked by great energy or exertion; strenuous: vehement clapping. �Fervent �Dispassionate �Uninterested �Peaceful
Examples of Synonyms: Reprieve: � 1. to delay the impending punishment or sentence of (a condemned person). � 2. to relieve temporarily from any evil. �noun � 3. a respite from impending punishment, as from execution of a sentence of death. � 4. a warrant authorizing this. �Absolution �Damnation �Condemnation �Punish
Antonym An antonym is a word that means the opposite of another word.
Examples of Antonyms: Vehement : � 1. zealous; ardent; impassioned: a vehement defense; vehement enthusiasm. � 2. characterized by rancor or anger; violent: vehement hostility. � 3. strongly emotional; intense or passionate: vehement desire. � 4. marked by great energy or exertion; strenuous: vehement clapping. �Fervent �Dispassionate �Fiery �Earnest
Examples of Antonyms: Reprieve: � 1. to delay the impending punishment or sentence of (a condemned person). � 2. to relieve temporarily from any evil. �noun � 3. a respite from impending punishment, as from execution of a sentence of death. � 4. a warrant authorizing this. �Absolution �Damnation �Deferment �Postponement
Connotations
What does it mean? � the associated or secondary meaning of a word or expression in addition to its explicit or primary meaning: A possible connotation of “home” is “a place of warmth, comfort, and affection. ” Compare denotation ( def 1 ).
Examples of Connotations: Stalker �Creepy �Dark �Feeling of unwanted attention �Negative association
Examples of Connotations: Fire �Warmth �Fireplaces �Survival �Positive OR… �Destruction � negative