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Section 1
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Static (adj)
lacking in movement, action, or change, especially in a way viewed as undesirable or uninteresting. "they are to keep prices static for the rest of the year"
Candid (adj)
truthful and straightforward; frank. "his responses were remarkably candid"
Pejorative (adj)
expressing contempt or disapproval. "permissiveness is used almost universally as a pejorative term"
Comma Splice
the use of a comma to join two independent clauses. For example: It is nearly half past five, we cannot reach town before dark.
Complex Sentence
a sentence containing a subordinate clause or clauses.
Active vs. Passive Voice
In a sentence written in the active voice, the subject of sentence performs the action. In a sentence written in the passive voice the subject receives the action. ... Passive: It is believed by the candidate that a ceiling must be placed on the budget by Congress.
Restive (adj)
(of a person) unable to keep still or silent and becoming increasingly difficult to control, especially because of impatience, dissatisfaction, or boredom. "the crowd had been waiting for hours and many were becoming restive"
BE Verbs
is am are. was were. be being been.
Pallid (adj)
(of a person's face) pale, typically because of poor health. "his skin was damp and pallid"
Malaise (n)
a general feeling of discomfort, illness, or uneasiness whose exact cause is difficult to identify. "a general air of malaise"
Compound Sentences
a sentence with more than one subject or predicate.
Simple Sentence
a sentence consisting of only one clause, with a single subject and predicate.
Appalled (adj)
greatly dismayed or horrified. "Alison looked at me, appalled"
Sentence Fragments
groups of words that look like sentences, but aren't. To be a sentence, groups of words need to have at least one independent clause. An independent clause is any group of words that contain both a subject and a verb and can stand on its own.
Compound-Complex Sentence
a sentence having two or more coordinate independent clauses and one or more dependent clauses.
Discomfit (v)
make (someone) feel uneasy or embarrassed. "he was not noticeably discomfited by her tone"
Depose (v)
remove from office suddenly and forcefully. "The President was depose by the army"
Stanch
To stop the flow of. Sentence: desparete to stanch the blood seeping from the wound, the doctor decided to put a tourniqet
Languish (v)
(Of a person or other living thing) lose or lack vitality; grow weak or feeble. Waste away.
Quintessential (adj)
representing the most perfect or typical example of a quality or class. "he was the quintessential tough guy—strong, silent, and self-contained"
Semi-Colon
a punctuation mark (;) indicating a pause, typically between two main clauses, that is more pronounced than that indicated by a comma.
Denigrate (v)
criticize unfairly; disparage. "there is a tendency to denigrate the poor"
Run-On Sentence
A grammatically faulty sentence in which two or more main or independent clauses are joined without a word to connect them or a punctuation mark to separate them: "The fog was thick he could not find his way home."
Viridity
State of being green
Impeccable (adj)
(of behavior, performance, or appearance) in accordance with the highest standards of propriety; faultless. "a man of impeccable character"
Lethargy (n)
a lack of energy and enthusiasm. "periods of weakness and lethargy"
Impair (v)
weaken or damage something (especially a human faculty or function). "drug use that impairs job performance"
Negligent (adj)
failing to take proper care in doing something. "directors have been negligent in the performance of their duties"
Conjunctive Adverbs
an adverb that connects two clauses by converting the clause it introduces into an adverbial modifier. Like any adverb, a conjunctive adverb modifies either the verb, an adjective, or another adverb in the main clause.
Belabor (v)
argue or elaborate (a subject) in excessive detail. "there is no need to belabor the point here"
Colon
The colon ( : ) is a mark of punctuation used after a statement (such as an independent clause) or that introduces a quotation, an explanation
Comma Usage
-Use a comma before any coordinating conjunction (and, but, for, or, nor, so, yet) that links two independent clauses. ... -Use a comma after a dependent clause that starts a sentence. ... -Use commas to offset appositives from the rest of the sentence.
Elegy (n)
poem of serious reflection, typically a lament for the dead. "I wrote a elegy for my father"
Negate (v)
nullify; make ineffective. "alcohol negates the effects of the drug"
Elaborate (adj)
involving many carefully arranged parts or details; detailed and complicated in design and planning. "an elaborate political system"
Independent Clause
A dependent clause is a clause that provides a sentence element with additional information, but which can stand as a sentence. A dependent clause can either modify an adjacent clause or serve as a component of an independent clause.
Edification (n)
the instruction or improvement of a person morally or intellectually. "the idea that art's main purpose is to supply moral uplift and edification"
Livid (adj)
furiously angry. "He was livid at being left out"
Plaintive (adj)
sounding sad and mournful. "a plaintive cry"
Languid (adj)
(of a person, manner, or gesture) displaying or having a disinclination for physical exertion or effort; slow and relaxed. "his languid demeanor irritated her"
Verdant (adj)
(of countryside) green with grass or other rich vegetation. "the verdant forests of southern Vermont"
Dependent Clause
A dependent clause is a clause that provides a sentence element with additional information, but which can stand as a sentence. A dependent clause can either modify an adjacent clause or serve as a component of an independent clause.
Essence (n)
the intrinsic nature or indispensable quality of something, especially something abstract, that determines its character. "conflict is the essence of drama"
Laborious (adj.)
(especially of a task, process, or journey) requiring considerable effort and time. "Years of laborious training."
Feasible (adj.)
possible to do easily or conveniently. "The most feasible explanation"
Parallel Structure
is the repetition of a chosen grammatical form within a sentence.
Malign (v)
evil in nature or effect; malevolent. "she had a strong and malign influence"
Vigilant (adj)
keeping careful watch for possible danger or difficulties. "the burglar was spotted by vigilant neighbors"
Acquiesce (v)
accept something reluctantly but without protest. "Sara acquiesced in his decision"
Staunch (adj)
loyal and committed in attitude. "a staunch supporter of the cause"
Section 2
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