English Vocabulary

An often comical switching of the first sounds of two or more words. Ex: Lack of pies , pack oflies.

A word formed from the first letter of each word in a series. Ex. NASA

The invention of new words

A prefix or a suffix. Ex: Unbelievable, Priceless.

A suffix that indicates small size, youth, affection or contempt; extremely small. Ex: The ________ of Daniel is Danny or Dan.

A figure of speech that substitutes a word with a different but closely associated word. Ex:"The hand that rocks the cradle" is a mother.

A word or an expression that is spelled the same backward and forward. Ex: Rotor, civic, noon.

A word formed by combining the sounds and meanings of two different words. Ex: Chunnel is a chanel and tunnel.

To speak; Ex: Hi and what's up are expressions for hello and how are you.

Anxious and fearful about the future

Without exception or qualification; absolute

Decisive; putting an end to doubt, question , or uncertainty

Doubtful; uncertain; questionable as to quality or validity

Not capable of being determined or established; not precisely known

Dangerous; risky; lacking in security or stability

A sense of doubt or uneasiness about a course of action

Uncertain; not fully worked out or agreed upon

Perfectly clear; leaving no room for doubt or misunderstanding

To swing indecisively from one opinion or action to another; to waver