Vocab 1
This word means "to prevent something from happening."
What is preclude?
A term used to describe language or remarks that are insulting or disrespectful.
What is derogatory?
In the sentence, "She danced gracefully," the word gracefully is this part of speech.
What is an adverb?
This part of speech shows the relationship between a noun (or pronoun) and other words in a sentence.
What is a preposition?
This type of figurative language compares two things using "like" or "as."
This word describes actions happening at the same time.
What is concurrent?
This word means Having a sound basis in logic or fact; legally acceptable.
What is valid?
In the sentence, "Wow! That’s amazing," the word Wow is this part of speech.
What is an interjection?
This part of speech names a person, place, thing, or idea.
What is a noun?
"The stars danced in the sky" is an example of this type of figurative language.
What is personification?
This word refers to something that is difficult to understand or not widely known.
What is obscure?
This word describes something that produces financial gain or profit.
What is lucrative?
In the sentence, "They were running late," the word running is this part of speech.
What is a verb?
This part of speech takes the place of a noun in a sentence, like "he," "she," or "it."
What is a pronoun?
Words like "buzz," "crash," and "sizzle" are examples of this figurative language.
What is onomatopoeia?
This word describes something highly offensive or evil.
What is heinous?
This means to calm or bring peace to a situation.
what is pacify
In the sentence, "The sky is incredibly blue," the word blue is this part of speech.
What is an adjective?
This part of speech modifies a verb, adjective, or other adverb, often ending in "-ly."
This type of figurative language exaggerates something for dramatic effect.
What is hyperbole?
This word means "happening at the perfect or most suitable time."
What is opportune?
This word refers to close and critical observation or examination.
What is scrutiny?
In the sentence, "You can have cookies or cake," the word or is this part of speech.
What is a conjunction?
This part of speech describes or modifies a noun or pronoun, giving more information about it.
What is an adjective?
"The world is a stage" is an example of this type of figurative language.
What is a metaphor?