Name the part of speech and two synonyms for "ignoble."
adj.- dishonorable; mean
100
What is the definition of the word "odium"?
hatred
100
What are two purposes of the apostrophe?
To show possession and to indicate that letters or numbers have been left out
100
What is the correct spelling of your English teacher's entire name and title?
Mrs. Laura Stiansen
200
What is the definition of "stalwart"?
firm; standing one's ground
200
Name the part of speech and two synonyms for "infraction."
noun- violation; breach; infringement
200
What is a sincure?
an easy job that requires little or no work
200
What is the difference between when to use its and it's?
its mean something belongs to it; it's is a contraction for it is or it was
200
What are the two definitions of a gauntlet?
a challenge and a protective glove that is worn
300
What is an anathema?
an object of intense dislike
300
Name the part of speech and two synonyms for "culpable."
adj.- guilty; responsible; blameworthy
300
What does it mean to "mitigate" one's anger?
to lessen in severity
300
What is the correct spelling of a synonym for "much" and the word(s) that use the contraction "can't".
a lot; cannot
300
Explain what it means of something is ironic and give an example of an ironic situation.
A situation is ironic when the opposite of what is expected to happen happens; examples will vary
400
Explain the slight difference in meaning between the words "slovenly" and "torpid".
slovenly=sloppy; torpid= tired;lazy;lethargic
400
Name the part of speech and two synonyms for "prate."
verb- ramble; babble; pratter; rant
400
What does it mean if someone does something "surreptitiously"?
secretively or furtively
400
What is the correct way to punctuate the following titles(quotes or italics): a short story; a music album; a song; a play; a novel.
Quotes: a short story; a song
Italics: a music album; a play; a novel
400
Did Ophelia commit suicide? Give two examples from Hamlet that support your argument.
Answers will vary.
500
What are you saying about a person if you call him or her a "megalomaniac"?
he or she has an inflated sense of self-worth (they think they're better than they actually are)
500
Name the part of speech and two synonyms for "salutary."
adj.- beneficial; healthy; productive; helpful
500
Explain the similarities and differences between the words "peculate" and "filch."
they both have to do with theft, but to peculate means to steal something that has been entrusted to you, and filch means to steal in small amounts
500
Explain the difference between when you use a semi-colon and a colon.
Semi-colon used to separate two complete sentences that are part of the same thought; a colon is used to indicate a list or to say "here comes some information"
500
Explain the similarities and differences between the words "anomalous" and "bizarre."z
They both mean "strage" or "unusual," but bizarre has a stronger connotation.