Vocab for Mrs. Pretzol 1st semester

resembling a puzzling occurrence, situation, statement, person, etc.; perplexing; mysterious

sentence that continues with one or more subordinate clause or other modifiers

tending to deviate from the main topic or purpose

Julia never says no, she is ____

of or relating to something highly caustic or severe in effect, as criticism

showing or expressing contempt or disdain; scornful; disrespectful

abrupt in manner; blunt; rough

high-sounding; high-flown; inflated; pretentious

devious in purpose or course; misdirected

disheartened is what part of speech?

substitution of mild, indirect or vague expression for one thought to be harsh or blunt

acting in opposition; opposing, especially mutually

to welcome or salute with shouts or sounds of joy & approval

when a writer raises a question & then immediately provides an answer

repetition of a word or words at beginning of 2 or more successive clauses or sentences

study of the rules for the formation of grammatical sentences in a language

Callous is most like

characterized by the use of many or too many words; wordy

betraying or characterized by use of intellect rather than intuition or instinct

hard to understand; recondite; esoteric

having or showing little or no emotion

very skilled; proficient; expert

cheerful readiness, promptness, or willingness

frank and outspoken

direct meaning, an expression distinguished from meanings associated with it

full of, characterized by, or due to eager desire or endeavor

the omission of conjunctions

uttered, or to be uttered, with emphasis; strongly expressive

to bring to a state of peace, quiet, ease, calm, or contentment; pacify; soothe

compound-complex sentences

complex sentence

a passing or casual reference, either directly or by implication

to go around or bypass

containing or expressing praise

florid means:

Fervent means...

compound sentence

thought to be apart from concrete realities, specific objects, or actual instances

"She's such a friendly gal! Everyone seems to be getting along with her well" Example of being:

lacking confidence in one's own ability, worth, or fitness; timid; shy

characteristic of or appropriate to the ordinary or familiar conversation; informal

frivolously disrespectful, shallow, or lacking seriousness

placing a sentence against another to which it is opposed to form a balanced contrast of ideas

the use of a number of conjunctions in close successions

"I have mixed feelings about that I don't think I can choose a side" Is an example of being:

style of speaking or writing as dependent upon word choice

what part of speech is wistful?

formation of mental images, figures, or likeness of things, or of such images collectively

placing excessive emphasis on one's own moods, attitudes, opinions

Reticent is most like...

dubious is closest to...

sharpness; acuteness; keenness

choleric

proceeding; prior

exalted means...

His speech was so ______! He shocked everyone with how disrespectful he was.

passing aimlessly from one subject to another; digressive; rambling

in written composition, is an attitude of a writer toward a subject or an audience

obvious & intentional exaggeration

a statement that seems self-contradictory or absurd but in reality expresses a possible truth

feeling, exhibiting, or characterized by reverence; deeply respectful

unfounded positiveness in matters of opinion; arrogant assertion of opinions as truths

astute is most similar to...

excited or disturbed

positive statement or declaration, often without support or reason

whimsical is like...

erudite - characterized by great knowledge; learned or scholarly

a short account of a particular incident or event, especially of an interesting nature

3 persuasive strategies: logos, pathos, & ethos

a great warmth of feeling; fervor; passion

She's a very ____ character. Seeing the best in every situation

ascertain is what part of speech?

the art of effective or persuasive speaking or writing

open to or having several possible meanings or interpretations; equivocal

cutting or sarcastic tone:

sentence that leaves the completion of its main clause to end, produces suspense

characterized by or expressing ridicule; contemptuous; mocking

TRUE OR FALSE: Insolent refers to being boldly rude or disrespectful

used in, suitable for, or resembling an elegy

unduly demonstrative; lacking reserve

deviating from the usual or proper course in conduct or opinion

unselfishly concerned for or devoted to others

intended for instruction; instructive

mournful, dismal, or gloomy, especially in an affected, exaggerated, or unrelieved moment

Burgeon is what part of speech?

someone who's too concerned with literal accuracy or formality is...

Incisive is closest to...

parts of the sentence grammatically similar, or similar construction

ready or willing to answer, act, agree, or yield, open to influence, persuasion, or advice

to caution, advise, or counsel against something

screaming into my pillow was a ________ experience

endowed with or characterized by a hearty, joyous humor or a spirit of good-fellowship

serious in intention, purpose, or effort; sincerely zealous

simple sentence

She gave her presentation in a very ____ manner which made it more fun to watch.