English Composition Flashcards
True or false. Possess is spelt correctly here
True
True or false. Henious is spelt correctly here
False. Its spelt heinous
Out of these words, which is misspelled? Jewellery, Entrapped, Irresistable
Irresistible not Irresistable
Synonym of disingenuous; deceitful, trivial, lacking ingenuity, uncommited
Deceitful
Define decipher
to discover the meaning of something written badly or in a difficult or hidden way.
Does sergeant need to be capitalized. If so, why. If not, why?
It does if it precedes a name. Example Sergeant Pannag
Is the following word spelled correctly? Judgement
No, In Canadian english the word judgment does not require an “e”.
Is Suprise spelled correctly here?
No, surprise is the correct spelling.
Is the following work spelled correctly? Seperate
No, Separate.
What is the definition of Knave?
Dishonest , Untrustworthy person
What does illusion mean?
Miscpnception, misleading
What does Neophyte mean?
Novice or Beginner
What does Morose mean?
Unhappy, annoyed, unwilling to speak or smile
What does Detract mean?
To take awat value or quality or reputation
What does Corroborate mean?
To make certain, to confirm
What does Substantiate mean?
To establish by proof or competent evidence
What does Refuted mean?
To prove to be false
What does Deceitful mean?
Misleading, not honest
What does Renounce mean?
To give up
What does Vacillate mean?
Indecisive
What does Vex mean?
To irritate, to annoy
What does Complement mean?
A thing that completes or brings to perfection
What does Effective mean?
Adequate or accomplish a result
What does Affective mean?
Relationg to moods, feelings and attitudes
What does Pejorative mean?
Means disapproving, harsh and scornful
What does Anecdote mean?
A short version of a story
What does Dilapidated mean?
Reduced to or fallen into partial ruin or decay
What does infer mean?
Means to draw conclusion based on the information one has
What is the differnce between Discreet and Discrete?
Discreet means to hide. Discrete means away from others, to detach from others
What does Narcotize mean?
To make dull
What does Deduction mean?
The process of reaching a decision or answer by thinking about the known facts or the decision that is reached
What does Meliorate mean?
To make or become better, to improve
What does Strident mean?
The making or having harsh sound
What does Castigate mean?
To criticize or reprimand severely
What does Iniquitous mean?
Injustice or wickedness
What does Admonish mean?
To punish, strict
What does Spurious mean?
Not genuine, not authentic or true
What does Clamorous mean?
Making a loud and confusing noise
What does Arcane mean?
Mysterious, secret
What does Heinous mean?
Hateful
What does Disingenous mean?
Not sincere, not frank
What does Ingenuity mean?
Clever or skillful
Does Renounce mean “ to give up”
Yes
What does Wrest mean?
Twist or turn, pull, jerk or force by violence
What does Redacted mean?
When sensitive information is removed
What does Enacted mean?
Something is performed or legislation is passed
What does Putative mean?
Commonly accepted
What is the definition of Effect?
Verb that goes beyond mere influence- that is factual or that happened or that is achievable. A final result
What is the definition of Affect?
Verbe, had to do with pretence. Has to to do with the psychology of the action
What is the definition of Allusion?
Is a suggestion or insinuation
