Letter M Words
What is the definition of Martinet?
A strict disciplinarian; taskmaster
Ex: Mrs Hustead is a martinet who never makes exceptions.... jk
What is the Definition of Nebulous?
ALSO NAME PART OF SPEECH
Hazy, vague, uncertain
- ADJECTIVE
What is the definition of Obfuscate?
To confuse; to bewilder
Ex: The realtor tried to obfuscate the issue and it was working, because the confused buyer did not know if he was coming or going.
Give an example of a Zeugma
Example: He lost his coat and his temper
Daisy is seen as very stubborn, she could be considered....
Obdurate
What is the definition of Maelstrom?
Whirlpool; turbulence; agitated state of mind
Ex: Jonathan's mind was like a Maelstrom, and he couldn't decide what class to pick.
What is the definition of Nonentity?
A person or thing of little importance.
Ex: "I do exist," she yelled. "You treat me as a nonentity."
Answer with correct word to both definitions
1. To be stubborn or hardhearted.
2. Burdensome; heavy; hard to endure.
1. Obdurate
2. Onerous
Give an example of an Apostrophe
Example: "O Wind, if Winter comes, can Spring be far behind"?
Tom buchanan is considered very strict, what would he be described as?
Martinet
What is the definition of Mendacious?
Lying; false; deceitful
Everyone knew the politician as mendacious, yet the voters kept reelecting him.
What is the total rejection of of established laws?
Nihilism
What is the definition of Obviate?
To remove; to prevent
Ex: They refused to release the film because they wished to obviate a barrage of criticism.
A statement, argument, reply, or conclusion that has no relevance to what preceded it.
Non Sequitur
Fitzgerald uses what to entice and confuse the reader?
Neologism
What is the definition of Meretricious?
ALSO NAME PART OF SPEECH.....
Attractive in a cheap, flashy way
- ADJECTIVE
What is the definition of Neologism?
Use of a new words; making up a new world or definition.
Ex: Some writers coin neologisms to confuse and impress their readers.
1. Define Obsequious.
2. Define Obloquy
1. Being excessively submissive or overly attentive
2. Strong disapproval; a bad reputation resulting from public criticism
Define: Syllogism
Deductive reasoning in which a conclusion is derived from two premises.
Example: All mammals are animals, and camels are mammals. Therefore, camels are animals.
The book "The Great Gatsby" was hectic and scattered like a _______.
Maelstrom