what does Viable mean

capable of life or normal growth and development

what is the definition of fallacy

a misconception resulting from incorrect reasoning

someone who believes that the value of a thing depends on its utility

What does "Applicable" mean

capable of being applied; having relevance

What is the definition of a simile

Comparing two unlike things using "like" or "as" (sometimes "than")

what is the definition of Profligacy

the trait of spending extravagantly

What is the definition of "Obsolescence"

falling into disuse or becoming out of date

A story that represents something more meaningful than it seems.

what does Explicable mean

capable of being explicated or accounted for

A reference to a well known person, place, or concept

what is Juxtaposition

two things being seen or placed close together with contrasting effect.

what does Antiquarian mean

of or relating to persons who study or deal in antiques or antiquities

What is the definition of "onomatopoeia"

A word which sounds like what it means

what does Senescence mean

The property characteristic of old age

Words that are opposite of what you mean as a way of being funny

whats the definition of efficacy

capacity or power to produce a desired effect

what does discernable mean

perceptible by the senses or intellect

what is the definition of Convalescence

Gradual healing (through rest) after sickness or injury

what does Totalitarian mean

an adherent of totalitarian principles or totalitarian government

which is an example of Allusion

“there's an einstein in our class”

what is a Authoritarian

characteristic of an absolute ruler or absolute rule

what is the definition of Adequacy

the quality of being sufficient for the end in view

drawing a comparison in order to show a similarity in some respect

what does imagery mean

Writing that describes images that can be seen or imagined

resolute adherence to your own ideas or desires

the practice of investing things with symbolic meaning

what does Acquiescence mean

to agree silently or without protest; comply; consent

what is personification

Inanimate objects taking on human characteristics

what is the definition of Proletarian

belonging to or characteristic of the proletariat

Comparing two different things without using “like” or “as”

what does Effervescence mean

high spirits; exitement; liveliness

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which is an example of personification
good and evil
“Her perfume smelled like a garden of fresh roses in bloom.”
The storm trampled the town.
sweet like chokolate
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what does Viable mean
capable of life or normal growth and development
The property characteristic of old age
capable of being explicated or accounted for
the quality of being sufficient for the end in view
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what is the definition of fallacy
resolute adherence to your own ideas or desires
a misconception resulting from incorrect reasoning
the trait of spending extravagantly
characteristic of an absolute ruler or absolute rule
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what is Utilitarian
Agreement with a statement or proposal to do something
someone who believes that the value of a thing depends on its utility
The property characteristic of old age
Gradual healing (through rest) after sickness or injury
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What does "Applicable" mean
Comparing two different things without using “like” or “as"
Acceptance without protest
capable of being applied; having relevance
perceptible by the senses or intellect
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What is the definition of a simile
Perceptible by the senses or intellect
Comparing two different things without using “like” or “as”
A misconception resulting from incorrect reasoning
Comparing two unlike things using "like" or "as" (sometimes "than")
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what is the definition of Profligacy
defying imitation; matchless
capable of life or normal growth and development
the trait of spending extravagantly
Gradual healing (through rest) after sickness or injury
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What is the definition of "Obsolescence"
Words that are opposite of what you mean as a way of being funny
drawing a comparison in order to show a similarity in some respect
capacity or power to produce a desired effect
falling into disuse or becoming out of date
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what is allegory
A story that represents something more meaningful than it seems.
A reference to a well known person, place, or concept
drawing a comparison in order to show a similarity in some respect
Comparing 2 unlike things using “like” or “as” (sometimes “than”)
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what does Explicable mean
Gradual healing (through rest) after sickness or injury
characteristic of an absolute ruler or absolute rule
capable of being explicated or accounted for
having a useful function
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what is Allusion
Words that are opposite of what you mean as a way of being funny
An exaggeration
A reference to a well known person, place, or concept
A story that represents something more meaningful than it seems.
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what is Juxtaposition
The property characteristic of old age
the ability to form mental images of things or events,
drawing a comparison in order to show a similarity in some respect
two things being seen or placed close together with contrasting effect.
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A hyperbole is a statement that is obviously and intentionally very exaggerated
False
True
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"Life is a Highway" is an example of a simile
False
True
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what does Antiquarian mean
belonging to or characteristic of the proletariat
the trait of spending extravagantly
of or relating to persons who study or deal in antiques or antiquities
an adherent of totalitarian principles or totalitarian government
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What is the definition of "onomatopoeia"
the practice of investing things with symbolic meaning
resolute adherence to your own ideas or desires
Gradual healing (through rest) after sickness or injury
A word which sounds like what it means
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what does Senescence mean
the trait of spending extravagantly
having a useful function
the quality of being sufficient for the end in view
The property characteristic of old age
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what is Irony
Comparing two different things without using “like” or “as”
the act of positioning close together (or side by side)
Words that are opposite of what you mean as a way of being funny
A word which sounds like what it means
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whats the definition of efficacy
the practice of investing things with symbolic meaning
the trait of spending extravagantly
An exaggeration
capacity or power to produce a desired effect
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what does discernable mean
defying imitation; matchless
perceptible by the senses or intellect
an exaggeration
an adherent of totalitarian principles or totalitarian government
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what is the definition of Convalescence
Gradual healing (through rest) after sickness or injury
having a useful function
the quality of being sufficient for the end in view
having a useful function
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what does Totalitarian mean
having a useful function
the trait of spending extravagantly
an adherent of totalitarian principles or totalitarian government
capacity or power to produce a desired effect
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which is an example of Allusion
“there's an einstein in our class”
“Oink oink”
"quieter than a mouse"
“Life is like a box of chocolates—you never know what you're gonna get.”
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what is a Authoritarian
a misconception resulting from incorrect reasoning
characteristic of an absolute ruler or absolute rule
belonging to or characteristic of the proletariat
resolute adherence to your own ideas or desires
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what is the definition of Adequacy
capacity or power to produce a desired effect
resolute adherence to your own ideas or desires
a misconception resulting from incorrect reasoning
the quality of being sufficient for the end in view
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what is Analogy
Inanimate objects taking on human characteristics
Words that are opposite of what you mean as a way of being funny
An exaggeration
drawing a comparison in order to show a similarity in some respect
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what does imagery mean
Writing that describes images that can be seen or imagined
Inanimate objects taking on human characteristics
A story that represents something more meaningful than it seems.
having a useful function
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what is Obstinacy
characteristic of an absolute ruler or absolute rule
capable of being explicated or accounted for
capacity or power to produce a desired effect
resolute adherence to your own ideas or desires
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what is symbolism
having a useful function
Words that are opposite of what you mean as a way of being funny
Comparing 2 unlike things using “like” or “as” (sometimes “than”)
the practice of investing things with symbolic meaning
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What does "Inimitable" mean
defying imitation; matchless
tending to disappear like vapor; vanishing; fleeting
the act of positioning close together (or side by side)
capacity or power to produce a desired effect
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what does Acquiescence mean
the condition, time, or process of blooming or flowering
capable of life or normal growth and development
inactivity or dormancy
to agree silently or without protest; comply; consent
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what is personification
capable of life or normal growth and development
A reference to a well known person, place, or concept
Inanimate objects taking on human characteristics
Writing that describes images that can be seen or imagined
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what is the definition of Proletarian
The property characteristic of old age
defying imitation; matchless
a misconception resulting from incorrect reasoning
belonging to or characteristic of the proletariat
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what is Metaphor
the practice of investing things with symbolic meaning
Comparing 2 unlike things using “like” or “as” (sometimes “than”)
Comparing two different things without using “like” or “as”
drawing a comparison in order to show a similarity in some respect
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what does Effervescence mean
the condition, time, or process of blooming or flowering
capable of life or normal growth and development
The property characteristic of old age
high spirits; exitement; liveliness
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which is an example of onomatopoeia
hes a couch patato
Coca cola
the rich and poor
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