| A | B |
|---|
| archaic | ancient |
| argot | informal language of a group |
| connotation | mental connections suggested by a word that go beyond a literal meaning |
| denotation | exact meaning |
| idiom | an expression having a special meaning not clear from the usual meaning of the individual words |
| jargon | specialized technical vocabulary |
| semantics | the study of historical changes in the meaning of words |
| slang | highly informal language |
| standard | commonly used and accepted as authority |
| vernacular | the normal spoken language of a region |
| boycott | to take part in an prganized refusal to use a product or service |
| galvanize | to stir to action |
| jovial | full of fun |
| macadam | a paving material |
| maverick | a person who refuses to go along with policies |
| mentor | a trusted counselor |
| nemesis | an unbeatable rival |
| odyssey | a long, wandering journey |
| quixotic | full of impractical ideas |
| tantalize | to tease |
| bland | mild |
| delectable | greatly pleasing |
| devour | to eat up greedily |
| edible | suitable for eating |
| epicure | a gourmet |
| morsel | a bite |
| pungent | sharp |
| quaff | to drink heartily |
| ravenous | extremely hungry |
| culinary | pertaining to cooking |
