W.O.W. 5 Flashcards
What Is Diminish
Part Of Speech: Verb
Definition: To make or become smaller.
Example: He likes to diminish the skill of others.
What Is Acknowledge
Part Of Speech: Verb
Definition: accept or admit the existence or truth of.
Example: She acknowledged the gift with a card.
What Is Jargon
Part Of Speech: Noun
Definition: words more difficult to understand.
Example: He jargoned that he did not understand the word.
What Is Inclement
Part Of Speech: Adj.
Definition: harsh, storming; unpleasantly cold or wet.
Example: An inclement of weather meant no school the next day.
What Is Paradox
Part Of Speech: Noun
Definition: A state or proposition that seems self contradictory, but in reality it expresses a possible truth.
Example: Save money by spending it.