Vocab
This word describes a situation or condition that is extremely bad, degrading, or hopeless.
What is "abject"?
This phrase refers to making slow but steady progress, often in a difficult or constrained situation.
What is "inching forward"?
This phrase is a simpler alternative to "In conclusion" and means summarizing the key points.
What is "To summarize"?
This punctuation mark is often used to create a dramatic pause in a sentence, typically used at the end of an introductory phrase.
What is a comma?
This noun refers to an organization that monitors and ensures a particular industry or sector is operating within regulations.
What is a watchdog?
This word refers to someone engaging in casual and indiscriminate relationships or behaviors.
What is "promiscuous"?
This idiom means working extra hard to meet a deadline, often working late at night.
What is "burning the midnight oil"?
This word is used to introduce a statement that contrasts with the previous one.
What is "However"?
This mark is used when quoting someone or something, especially when the quote is long or interrupted.
What is an ellipsis?
This phrase means to keep someone informed by giving them access to special or group information.
What is to be/keep someone in the loop?
This word describes someone who is dishonest or lying.
What is "mendacious"?
This verb means to encourage the development or growth of something, such as a relationship or an idea.
What is "to foster"?
This word is a synonym for "on the other hand" and shows a direct contrast.
What is "Conversely"?
This punctuation mark is used to indicate a stronger pause than a comma but less final than a period, often separating closely related independent clauses.
What is a semicolon?
This verb means to update someone with the most recent information or news.
What is to bring someone up to speed?
A person, thing, or situation that is puzzling and difficult to understand can be called
What is "an enigma"?
This verb is used when a relationship or connection becomes strained or unpleasant.
What is "to sour"?
This word can replace "but" to show opposition while maintaining formality.
What is "Nevertheless"?
You might use these to quote someone who is speaking, but inside a larger piece of writing that is already in quotes.
What are single quotation marks?
This verb means to start or initiate something, such as a project or activity.
What is to get the ball rolling?
This word means attempting to avoid notice or attention in a secretive manner.
What is "furtive"?
This verb means to completely cut off or end a relationship, connection, or link.
What is "to sever"? or sever ties?
This phrase directly refutes or opposes the previous statement.
What is "On the contrary"?
You use this punctuation mark to separate two independent clauses when not using a conjunction like "and" or "but."
This mark is used to show a pause or break in a sentence, often for emphasis, like in “She was a great leader—no one could deny that.”
When quoting a source that contains a quote, you use this punctuation mark inside the main quotation marks.
What is a semicolon?
What is an em dash?
What is a double quotation mark (for the main quote) and a single quotation mark (for the internal quote)?
This noun refers to the written record or notes that document what was discussed or decided in a meeting.
What are the minutes?