Definitions
The most complete and accurate version of something.
Definitive
Synonym: Thorough
Antonym: Careless
Meticulous
What part of speech is ramification?
It is a noun.
She jumped from the moving train, ___________ by the enormous drop below.
Undaunted
A sentence with one subject and one verb.
Simple sentence.
Someone with intense passion for a cause.
Zealot.
Synonym: Absurd
Antonym: Logical
Ludicrous
What part of speech is epitome?
Noun
Her refusal to stop talking to her friend only further ____________________ rumors that they were in a secret relationship.
Perpetuated
A sentence made up of one independent clause and one dependent clause.
Complex sentence.
A temporary stay
Sojourn
Antonym: Clever
Synonym: Slow-witted
Obtuse
What part of speech is lurid?
Adjective
She _______________ annotated the book, so she could recall as much information as possible when it came time to write her paper.
Fastidiously
A compound sentence is... (BE SPECIFIC!)
Two independent clauses joined by a comma and a coordinating conjunction, a semicolon, or a semicolon and adjoining word.
A major or fundamental change, usually by rearranging existent elements.
Permutation
Synonym: Allude
Antonym: Specify
Insinuate
What part of speech is tumultuous and what part of speech is tumult?
Tumultuous is an adjective and tumult is a noun.
I felt _________________ at the thought of tomorrow's exam.
Consternation.
What type of sentence is this (Hint: The answer is a week 9-12 sentence type): The dog barked at the mailman, furrowing its brow and showing its fangs.
Loose sentence.
Uncertainty over what to do in a difficult situation.
Quandary
Synonym: Obscene
Antonym: Modest
Salacious
Consort, referring to a companion, is what part of speech?
Consort, referring to associating with someone usually despite disapproval, is what part of speech?
Consort, referring to a companion, is a noun.
Consort, referring to associating with someone usually despite disapproval, is a verb.
The ________________ stench of fresh roses reminded me of her, bringing back memories of loss.
Poignant.
Identify the clauses and tell us what type of sentence this is: Although it was raining, we went for a walk, and we saw a double rainbow.
Although it was raining = Dependent clause
We went for a walk = Independent clause
We saw a double rainbow = Independent clause
Compound/Complex Sentence