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running style
sentence style that appears to follow mind as it worries a problem through mimicking the ‘‘rambling ‘’ associative syntax of conversation -the opposite of parodic sentence style
explication
an explanation ; interpretation
imperative tone/sentence
commanding
interrogative
questioning
exclamatory
expressing enthusiasm or excitement
declarative
declaring a statement or fact
infinitives
'’to be’’’ verbs…'’to come ‘’ ‘'’to show’’ ‘‘to dance’’
implacable
not to be appeased ,mollified ,or pacified, inexorable
mitigate
to become milder, lessen in severity
eclectic
not following any one system ,as of philosophy, medicine, etc. , but selecting and using what are considered the best elements of all systems
opprobrium
the disgrace or reproach incurred by conduct considered outrageously shameful, infamy
aberrant
deviating from the ordinary ,usual ,or normal type; exceptional abnormal
nascent
beginning to exist or develop
avarice
insatiable greed for riches; inordinate miserly desire to gain and hoard wealth
urbane
having the polish and suavity regarded as characteristic of sophisticated social life in major cities; an urbane manner. Reflecting elegance ,sophistication , etc…,esp. In expression .He maintained an urbane tone in his letters
