Front Desk Vocab, CH. 24 - 31

Front

Comparison without "like" or "as" (noun)

Back

Metaphor

Front

Exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literally (noun).

Back

Hyperbole

Front

Giving human traits to non-human things

Back

Personification

Front

Comparison using "like" or "as" (noun)

Back

Simile

Front

A collection of financial accounts (noun).

Back

Ledger

Front

To sit, lie, or fall with arms and legs spread awkwardly (verb)

Back

Sprawl

Front

To raise shoulders and bend forward (verb)

Back

Hunch

Front

Friendly and generous reception of guests (noun)

Back

Hospitality

Front

Shiny and smooth (adj)

Back

Glossy

Front

To say something abruptly, especially as an interruption (verb).

Back

Interject