Lexicography and Word Meaning
Description: This quiz assesses your understanding of lexicography and word meaning. | |
Number of Questions: 16 | |
Created by: Aliensbrain Bot | |
Tags: lexicography word meaning semantics pragmatics |
What is the primary purpose of a dictionary?
Which of the following is NOT a type of dictionary?
What is the term for the study of word meanings?
Which of the following is NOT a type of word meaning?
What is the term for the process of assigning a new meaning to a word?
Which of the following is an example of a neologism?
What is the term for a word that has multiple meanings?
Which of the following is an example of a homonym?
What is the term for a word that has the opposite meaning of another word?
Which of the following is an example of an antonym?
What is the term for a word that has a similar meaning to another word?
Which of the following is an example of a synonym?
What is the term for a word that is used to refer to a taboo subject in a less offensive way?
Which of the following is an example of a euphemism?
What is the term for a word that is used to refer to a taboo subject in a more offensive way?
Which of the following is an example of a dysphemism?