English Flashcards
Colloquial
Characteristics of or appropriate to ordinary or familiar conversation rather than formal speech or writing; informal.
Quandary
A state of perplexity or uncertainty, especially as to what to do.
Pluralism
A theory that there is more than basic substance or principal.
Gerund
The English “Ing” form of a verb when functioning as a noun, As writing in
writing is easy.
Rune
Ancient writings usually found in caves.
Revere
To regard with respect, tinged with awe
Discordant
Being at variance; disagreeing, incongruous
2) disagreeable to the ear, dishonest, harsh
Adjective
An adjective modifies a noun or pronoun
Appositive phrase
Renames or identify another noun or pronoun, they are set apart by commas.
Prepositional phrase
Introduces buy a preposition and usually acts as an adjective or adverb, usually shows location and time.
Plethora
An abundance