Word of the Day 3#
It is a formal word used to describe people or things that are markedly simple and restrained in appearance, manner, or attitude
ascetic
means brave, strong, and determined; fearless resolution
Doughty
means "able to be seen or noticed.
perceptible
It means “to collect or gather something” or “to get or receive something wanted or valued.
Garner
It describes people and things that are famously known for something unfavorable.
Notorious
Describes people and things that are different from the usual or normal, or that are characteristic of only one person, group, or thing.
peculiar
The fourth question seems out of place because it uses a different tense. This is an example of how verb tenses can create confusion, especially when they are not used properly and consistently. To avoid this we will learn to use shifts in verb tenses.
Shifts in Verb Tense
It refers to someone who causes trouble, often in a mischievous way. It is similar to word "rascal"
rapscallion
It is a ridiculous act, proceeding, or situation. Light dramatic work marked by satirical comedy and improbable plot
Farce
means "to make (something) dirty, to take away or ruin the purity, honor, or goodness of something, or someone important
Defile
means to "use soft words or flattery" usually for the purpose of persuading someone to do something or to give you something
Wheedle
means to destroy completely and is often used to reference plant and animal populations
extirpate
means to "give control, responsibility, or authority to someone; to trust someone with a job or duty. " It can also mean "to choose someone to do something.
Delegate