Any one have some good vocabulary words?
defenestrate--to throw out the window (literally) gerrymander--to draw district lines in strategic patterns so that on district is more likely to win a certain candidate because of the demographic of the people in the district pusketarian (not quite sure I spelled that right)--somebody who doesn't eat any meat except for fish. comprehensive--able to be understood (yeah, it's not that complex of a word, but so many people get it wrong . . .) bi-annually--happening once every other year semi-annually--happening twice a year
Is there any website for vocabulary? Anyone..?
UnJumble - Android Apps on Google Play5000+ words with meaning. A fun way to learn. Score as much as you can. words are hard.
17th century vocabulary anyone?
I'm writing a book, part of which takes place in the 1680's and would like to include authentic vocabulary. Most online searches are rather pathetic. Do you know any suggestions for a good place to look or reference? This will be in English, there are lots of French references, but neither I or the characters use French.
What is a word for someone who has a very good vocabulary?
I'm looking for a word that describes someone who has a very good command of vocabulary. Not necessarily that they are verbose or sesquipedalian, but that they know an extensive amount of words most people wouldn't and use them well in writing or speech. I know this is an odd question, but if anyone has a suggestion I'd appreciate it. Thanks
I need to find the right word! Anyone with a good vocabulary?
When the word cacophony first originated, around 1650-1650, it was intended to convey only the meaning of a medley of sound, often uncoordinated and unpleasant. During the past 350 years, the word has been borrowed to describe any number of disparate representatives of some single subject, primarily smell. It has been used so often by so many writers to indicate a mixture of smells that it is now commonly accepted to use the phrase "cacophony of smells".
Anyone recommend a good website for vocabulary? ?
try these sites, which have medical vocabulary tests: This one is pretty easy http://www.englishclub.com/english-for-w... This one's more challenging http://www.englishclub.com/english-for-w... This one's probably more difficult? http://hadm.sph.sc.edu/Courses/Wordtest.... Maybe this one too? http://amarris.homestead.com/files/Vocab3AKey.htm A medical Jargon quiz http://www.sheppardsoftware.com/medical_terminology2.htm Hope this helps! Good luck with your test! Here's a PAX/RN Study Guide http://www.flashcardsecrets.com/nursing/
Help with vocab questions? anyone good at vocabulary please help! i choose best answer =)?
1) Douglass's white playmates taught him to read, and he was drawn to a book of impressive, ________ speeches that condemned slavery and justice. (a) provocative (b) vernacular (c) felicitous (d) ambiguous (e) rhetorical 2) Singer felt that the purpose of literature was to tell stories, and he used his writing to _________ the long-standing tradition of storytelling. (a) perpetuate (b) infer (c) scrutinize (d) evoke (e) foreshadow 3) Thurber not only used _____ in his writings; but he also drew humorous sketches. (a) embellishment (b) nostalgia (c) connotation (d) banter (e) brevity 4) In the tale "The Girl Who Married a Bear," the girl, Peesnut, is far from ________ in her opinion of bears; she says flat out that they are ugly, horrid creatures. (a) assertive (b) goaded (c) inexplicable (d) noncommittal (e) coherent THANKS SO MUCH! =D
Whoever is good in Vocabulary..help me out?
You have to put the right vocab word in the sentence. If anyone knows any..plz help me out. The vocab words are: A) absolve B) amiable C) encounter D) amoral E) animosity 1. Frank hates the thought that his teacher believes he cheated. He'll go to any lengths to _______ himself. 2. Elena intended to ask her father to lend her his car, but when she saw how grouchy he was, she decided to wait until he was in a more ______ mood. 3. When Mrs. Haley visited the school she'd attended thirty years before, she unexpectedly had an _______ with one of her former teachers. 4. Although my emotionally disturbed neighbor makes rude comments to my visitors and scatters trash all over my steps, I dont feel any ________ toward her. I just feel sorry for her. 5. A newborn baby is _________. Its only as a child grows older that he or she develops a sense of "right" and "wrong."
Does anyone have any suggestions on how to study vocabulary for the SATs?
I am pretty good with the math part, and would be good on the verbal parts if I just knew what the big words meant. If anyone has any suggestions on how to study the vocabulary it would be great to know.