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- a. A malapropismis the comical misuse of words, especially those
similar in sound. Here, the speaker says, “ammonia” instead of
“pneumonia.” - b.To importuneis to ask incessantly or beg persistently.
- d.An opprobriousremark is one that is scornful and expresses
contempt. - a. To remonstrateis to say or plead in protest or objection.
Remonstratecan also mean to scold orreprove. - c. An effusiveremark expresses emotions in an unrestrained or
excessive way. - a. A derisivecomment expresses scorn and ridicules or mocks
something or someone. - b.A solecismis a mistake in the use of language or a violation of
good manners or etiquette. - a. A sententiousreply is one that is full of maxims and proverbs
offered in a self-righteous manner. Sententiouscan also mean
expressing oneself tersely. - b.An oxymoronis a figure of speech containing a seemingly
contradictory combination of words. Authentic reproductionand
new classicare oxymorons. - c. To gainsayis to deny, contradict, or declare false; to oppose.
- To disparageis to belittle, to speak of in a derogatory way.
- A harangueis a tirade; a long, scolding or bombastic speech.
- A censureis a rebuke or expression of strong criticism and
disapproval. - A volubleperson talks a great deal and with immense ease.