English Flashcards

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Colloquial

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Characteristics of or appropriate to ordinary or familiar conversation rather than formal speech or writing; informal.

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Quandary

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A state of perplexity or uncertainty, especially as to what to do.

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Pluralism

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A theory that there is more than basic substance or principal.

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Gerund

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The English “Ing” form of a verb when functioning as a noun, As writing in
writing is easy.

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Rune

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Ancient writings usually found in caves.

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Revere

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To regard with respect, tinged with awe

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Discordant

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Being at variance; disagreeing, incongruous

2) disagreeable to the ear, dishonest, harsh

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Adjective

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An adjective modifies a noun or pronoun

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Appositive phrase

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Renames or identify another noun or pronoun, they are set apart by commas.

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Prepositional phrase

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Introduces buy a preposition and usually acts as an adjective or adverb, usually shows location and time.

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Plethora

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An abundance

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