Thursday, February 24, 2011

new words <(@_@)>

  • syntax(n)-->the grammatical arrangement of words in a sentence 
    • synonyms = order, pattern, structure
  • orthography(n)-->the accepted way of spelling and writing words
    • synonyms = punctuation, script, spelling
  • phonology(n)-->to study of sounds in a particular language
    • synonyms = accent, diction, articulation, speech
  • semantics(n)-->to study of meanings in a language
    • synonyms = linguistics, grammatical
    • antonyms = ungrammatical
      • formal semantics
      • cognitive semantics 
      • conceptual semantics
  • rebellious(adj)-->deliberately not obeying people in authority or rules of behavior
    • synonyms = disobedient, resistance, alienated
    • antonyms = compliant, manageable, obedient
    • example : Her teacher regard her as a rebellious, trouble-making girl
      • rebellious streak

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