Study sets matching "english vocab fall 3"
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indefinite pronoun
context clues
fiction
flashback
word that replaces a noun and has no stated antecedent
a way to determine the meaning of a word or phrase by looking…
a genre of literature that is not a true story but in the auth…
a break in the narrative order of the story to show a scene th…
indefinite pronoun
word that replaces a noun and has no stated antecedent
context clues
a way to determine the meaning of a word or phrase by looking…
ethos
pathos
logos
travel narrative
writing that convinces the reader because of the respectfulnes…
writing primarily focused on emotional reasons and justificati…
writing primarily focused on logical reasons and justification…
a non-fictional account of an actual journey, written in narra…
ethos
writing that convinces the reader because of the respectfulnes…
pathos
writing primarily focused on emotional reasons and justificati…
ostracize
privilege
latter
innumerable
to expel from a community or group
a special benefit or advantage not enjoyed by all
referring to the second of two things mentioned
too numerous to be counted
ostracize
to expel from a community or group
privilege
a special benefit or advantage not enjoyed by all
adhere
anecdote
burgeon
correlate
stick completely to a surface or believe in and follow the pra…
a short and amusing or interesting story about a real incident…
begin to grow or increase rapidly; flourish
have a mutual relationship or connection
adhere
stick completely to a surface or believe in and follow the pra…
anecdote
a short and amusing or interesting story about a real incident…
ostracize
privilege
latter
innumerable
The team _____(ed) me the whole way back on the train.
I had the _____ of meeting your mother and father when they ha…
The _____, as we all know, is the largest continent in the Eas…
Modern science would like to know the ingredients used by Egyp…
ostracize
The team _____(ed) me the whole way back on the train.
privilege
I had the _____ of meeting your mother and father when they ha…
Ancillary
Cogent
Deleterious
Feckless
second or lesser importance, providing support or support duti…
convincing, compelling for intellectual reasons
having harmful or damaging effect on someone or something
unable or unwilling to do anything useful
Ancillary
second or lesser importance, providing support or support duti…
Cogent
convincing, compelling for intellectual reasons
Indefinite Pronoun
Context Clue
Fiction
Flashback
A word that replaces a noun and has no stated antecedent
A way to determine the meaning of a word or phrase by looking…
A genre of literature that is NOT a true story but instead has…
A break in the narrative order of the story to show a scene th…
Indefinite Pronoun
A word that replaces a noun and has no stated antecedent
Context Clue
A way to determine the meaning of a word or phrase by looking…
Indefinite Pronoun
Context Clue
Fiction
Flashback
A word that replaces a noun and has no stated antecedent
A way to determine the meaning of a word or phrase by looking…
A genre of literature that is NOT a true story but instead has…
A break in the narrative order of the story to show a scene th…
Indefinite Pronoun
A word that replaces a noun and has no stated antecedent
Context Clue
A way to determine the meaning of a word or phrase by looking…
Indefinite Pronoun
Context Clue
Fiction
Flashback
A word that replaces a noun and has no stated antecedent
A way to determine the meaning of a word or phrase by looking…
A genre of literature that is NOT a true story but instead has…
A break in the narrative order of the story to show a scene th…
Indefinite Pronoun
A word that replaces a noun and has no stated antecedent
Context Clue
A way to determine the meaning of a word or phrase by looking…
image
alliteration
metaphor
tone
a visual representation produced on a surface
use of the same consonant at the beginning of each word
a figure of speech that suggests a non-literal similarity
the distinctive property of a complex sound
image
a visual representation produced on a surface
alliteration
use of the same consonant at the beginning of each word
abash (v)
barrister (n)
caliber (n)
deficient (adj)
cause to make ashamed; to embarrass... Synonyms- embarrassed, rem…
a lawyer entitled to practice as an advocate, particularly in…
1. the quality of someone's character or the level of someone'…
1. lacking some element or characteristic; defective... Synonyms-…
abash (v)
cause to make ashamed; to embarrass... Synonyms- embarrassed, rem…
barrister (n)
a lawyer entitled to practice as an advocate, particularly in…
Abash (v)
Barrister (n)
Caliber (n)
Deficient (adj)
1. To destroy the self-confidence, poise, or self-possession o…
1. (in England) a lawyer who is a member of one of the Innes o…
1. The diameter of something of circular section, especially t…
1. Lacking some element or characteristic; defective. 2. Insuf…
Abash (v)
1. To destroy the self-confidence, poise, or self-possession o…
Barrister (n)
1. (in England) a lawyer who is a member of one of the Innes o…
Combustible... (adj)
Exhaustible... (adj)
Imperturbable... (adj)
Impracticable... (adj)
Able to catch or be set on fire and burn easily; inflammable;…
Capable of being used up completely
Incapable of being agitated or disturb; not he's excited; calm…
Incapable of being put into practice; unworkable; impractical;…
Combustible... (adj)
Able to catch or be set on fire and burn easily; inflammable;…
Exhaustible... (adj)
Capable of being used up completely
Restrained
Wherewithal
Irreparable
Flourish
Characterized by moderation of self control
The ability, means or supplies to accomplish something
Not able to be corrected or repaired
Grow well; prosper; decorate with ornaments
Restrained
Characterized by moderation of self control
Wherewithal
The ability, means or supplies to accomplish something
incomprehensible
cynic
bland
pessimistic
impossible to understand
someone who believes that people are corrupt and selfish
dull and plain
negative; having a negative outlook on things
incomprehensible
impossible to understand
cynic
someone who believes that people are corrupt and selfish
Banal
Carping
Coherent
Germane
Hackneyed, common place... S- stale, Insipid... A- fresh, Novel, Ori…
Tending to find fault; petty nagging criticism ... S- not-picking…
Holding or sticking together, comprehensible... S-connected, unif…
Relevant, appropriate ... S- pertinent... A- irrelevant, inappropria…
Banal
Hackneyed, common place... S- stale, Insipid... A- fresh, Novel, Ori…
Carping
Tending to find fault; petty nagging criticism ... S- not-picking…
acrimonious
admonish
alacrity
belligerent
caustic, biting, or rancorous, especially in feeling, language…
to warn; to rebuke; to censure; to reprove with mildness
promptness in response; cheerful readiness or willingness
hostile, addicted to war; warlike; threatening
acrimonious
caustic, biting, or rancorous, especially in feeling, language…
admonish
to warn; to rebuke; to censure; to reprove with mildness
ubiquitous
audacity
tumultuous
kerfuffle
present, appearing, or found everywhere
the willingness to take bold risks; rude or disrespectful beha…
full of tumult and riotousness, marked by disturbance and upro…
comotion, a fuss
ubiquitous
present, appearing, or found everywhere
audacity
the willingness to take bold risks; rude or disrespectful beha…
adherent (noun)
appease (verb)
atone (verb)
capricious (adj)
a committed follower of a religion, philosophy, or group
to calm or soothe an angry, powerful entity to avoid harm
to pay for a crime or sin by suffering or self-sacrifice
impulsive, spontaneous, likes to do things on a whim, likely t…
adherent (noun)
a committed follower of a religion, philosophy, or group
appease (verb)
to calm or soothe an angry, powerful entity to avoid harm