Hard english definitions Flashcards
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What are ‘Appositives’?
A noun of a noun phrase that adds information.
For example, in the phrase ‘My friend, a skilled artist, painted this’, ‘a skilled artist’ is an appositive.
Define ‘Consolidation’.
The action or process of combining a number of things into a single more effective or coherent whole.
Consolidation can occur in various contexts, including business and education.
What does ‘Dynamic’ mean in a process or system?
A term referring to the characteristics of a process or system that is constantly changing or active.
What is a ‘Euphemism’?
A mild or indirect word or expression substituted for one considered to be too harsh or blunt.
For example, ‘passed away’ is a euphemism for ‘died’.
Define ‘Etymology’.
The origin of a word and the historical development of its meaning.
Understanding etymology can enhance vocabulary and comprehension.
What does ‘Expository’ mean?
Intended to explain or describe something.
Expository writing is common in essays and academic texts.
What is a ‘Homonym’?
Each of two or more words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling.
What is a ‘Homophone’?
Each of two or more words that have the same spelling or pronunciation but different meanings and origins.
An example is ‘bat’ (the animal) and ‘bat’ (the sports equipment).
What does ‘Imperative’ refer to?
Giving an authoritative command.
What is ‘Morphology’?
The study of words, how they are formed, and their relationship to other words in the same language.
Morphology helps in understanding the structure of words.
What is a ‘Predicate’?
The part of a sentence or clause containing a verb and stating something about the subject.
For example, in ‘The cat sleeps’, ‘sleeps’ is the predicate.
What is ‘Structure’ in relation to complex elements?
The arrangement of and relations between the parts or elements of something complex.
Define ‘Subject’ in grammatical terms.
A noun or noun phrase functioning as one of the main components of a clause, being the element about which the rest of the clause is predicated.
For example, in ‘The dog barks’, ‘The dog’ is the subject.
