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Understanding Key Vocabulary: Cohesion, Denotation, Patronize, and More

Explore essential vocabulary terms including cohesion, denotation, patronize, trivial, mortify, homage, and unscathed. This guide defines each word, provides examples, and highlights relevant parts of speech such as verbs, nouns, adjectives, and adverbs. Perfect for improving your understanding of English language nuances and enhancing your vocabulary. Whether you're learning or simply brushing up, familiarize yourself with words that can enrich your communication skills.

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Understanding Key Vocabulary: Cohesion, Denotation, Patronize, and More

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  1. 7 Week 4 • Cohesion (n): the act of uniting or sticking together • V: cohere • Adj: cohesive • Adv: cohesively

  2. Denotation (n): the explicit or direct meaning of a word; the dictionary definition • V: denote

  3. Patronize (v): to behave in an offensive manner, to speak or look down on • OR: to regularly do trade with a business • N: patron • N: patronization

  4. Trivial (adj): of very little importance; commonplace; ordinary • N: trivia • N: trivialization • Adv: trivially

  5. Mortify (v): to humiliate or shame • N: mortification • Adj: mortifying • Adv: mortifyingly

  6. Homage (n): respect or reverence paid; something done in consideration or acknowledgement of someone or something

  7. Unscathed (adj): unharmed; uninjured

  8. Adverb: modifies verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs • Answers the questions • When • Where • How • To what extent

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