Parts of Speech
what part of speech is Abrasion?
a noun
create a sentence for the word DERIVE.
sentence will vary: After practicing so diligently, Hugh derived great satisfaction from the enthusiastic applause following his performance.
Synonym for GRUESOME
disgusting, horrific
Define the word abrasion.
wearing away or rubbing away by friction.
define derive
to take or receive from a source
what part of speech is CLAD?
adjective
create a sentence for the word ELECTRIFY.
sentences will vary: We no longer use oil lamps in our summer cottage once it had been electrified.
synonym for INVENTORY
list, checklist
Define the word clad
clothed or covered
define electrify
to wire or equip with electric power
what part of speech CORROBORATE?
noun
create a sentence for ENDEAVOR.
sentences will vary: Arthur's endeavor to score twenty points a game throughout the season was a success.
synonym for simulate
imitate, reproduce
define corroborate
to provide evidence to make more certain
define endeavor
try hard to do something
what part of speech is CURSORY?
adjective
make a sentence with the word GINGERLY.
sentence will vary: Mr. Wu made a gingerly attempt to bring the disputing parties together.
synonym for succumb
give in, surrender
define cursory
done in a hurry and with little attention to detail.
define gingerly
cautious
what part of speech is DEHYDRATE?
verb
make a sentence with GRIMACE.
Sentence will vary: A grimace crossed her face as she watched the old film clips showing the destruction of Sarajevo.
synonym for surmise
guess, infer
define dehydrate
to remove water.
define grimace
to make a face expressing pain