Semantics

Question 1

The meaning of words falls under the system of

Answer 1

Semantics

Question 2

Basic semantics studies explore the de__________ and co__________ of words

Answer 2

denotations

connotations

Question 3

The denotation of a word is the thing or set of things

Answer 3

to which it refers

Question 4

What does the word table typically denote?

What are other ideas table can denote?

Answer 4

A four legged flat topped piece of furniture

A chart of date or an underground collection of water.

Question 5

The connotation of a word is the set of ju________ and re________ that accompany it

Answer 5

judgements

references

Question 6

what does the word idealist denote?

Answer 6

someone loyal to a particular idea.

Question 7

what connotations accompany the word idealist?

Answer 7

someone out of touch with mundane matters.