Merriam-Webster's Vocabulary BuilderMerriam-Webster, 1998 - 558 Seiten The ideal book for people who want to increase their word power. Thorough coverage of 1,200 words and 240 roots while introducing 2,300 words. The Vocabulary Builder is organized by Greek and Latin roots for effective study with nearly 250 new words and roots. Includes quizzes after each root discussion to test progress. A great study aid for students preparing to take standardized tests. |
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... refers to the lover of a married man or woman . Quizzes A. Choose the odd word : 1. hostel a . shelter b . hotel c . prison d . dormitory 2. inimical a . unfriendly b . sympathetic c . antagonistic d . harmful 3. hospice a . nursing b ...
... refers to the lover of a married man or woman . Quizzes A. Choose the odd word : 1. hostel a . shelter b . hotel c . prison d . dormitory 2. inimical a . unfriendly b . sympathetic c . antagonistic d . harmful 3. hospice a . nursing b ...
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... refers to scholars and researchers only . decriminalize \ dē - ' kri - mə - nə- ౹ līz \ To remove or reduce the crim- inal status of . ○ An angry debate over decriminalizing doctor - assisted suicide raged all day at the statehouse ...
... refers to scholars and researchers only . decriminalize \ dē - ' kri - mə - nə- ౹ līz \ To remove or reduce the crim- inal status of . ○ An angry debate over decriminalizing doctor - assisted suicide raged all day at the statehouse ...
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... refers to yeast or baking powder . ( Unleavened bread is often hard and dense ; when it is used in religious ceremonies , it may be intended as a reminder of past hardship . ) Young children may provide the leav- ening at a family ...
... refers to yeast or baking powder . ( Unleavened bread is often hard and dense ; when it is used in religious ceremonies , it may be intended as a reminder of past hardship . ) Young children may provide the leav- ening at a family ...
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... refers to lightness in manner . This was once regarded as almost sinful , so the word has an old - fashioned ring to it and is usually used in a half - serious tone of disapproval . Quizzes A. Fill in each blank with the correct letter ...
... refers to lightness in manner . This was once regarded as almost sinful , so the word has an old - fashioned ring to it and is usually used in a half - serious tone of disapproval . Quizzes A. Fill in each blank with the correct letter ...
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... refers basically to " coming together . " Synagogues have existed for more than 2,500 years . The oldest synagogue in America , dating from 1763 , was built in Rhode Island , the most religiously tolerant of the original thirteen ...
... refers basically to " coming together . " Synagogues have existed for more than 2,500 years . The oldest synagogue in America , dating from 1763 , was built in Rhode Island , the most religiously tolerant of the original thirteen ...
Häufige Begriffe und Wortgruppen
American ancient ancient Greek ancient Rome animals ante meridiem basic behavior believe blank body called century Choose the closest church closest definition comes Complete the analogy correct definition correct letter correct word crime Croesus death decibel describe deus ex machina different meanings different same/different different same/different same/different disease English words epiphyte especially example feel following pairs formal give gods Greek mythology Greek word hematocrit human Indicate kind Latin verb Latin word living look lycanthropy Match the definition Match the word megalopolis metonymy noun Odysseus original pairs of words person physical plants political polyphonic prefix produce Quiz Fill refers Review Quizzes Roman root seems sense simply someone sometimes sound speak speech television term theocracy thermocline things tion topiary triceratops United usually word meaning writing
Beliebte Passagen
Seite 215 - Our new Constitution is now established, and has an. appearance that promises permanency; but in this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes.
Seite 152 - Trumpets sound throughout the Host proclaim A solemn Councel forthwith to be held At Pandaemonium, the high Capital Of Satan and his Peers...
Seite 429 - Webster, is a figure of speech comparing two unlike things, that is often introduced by like or as (as in cheeks like a rose). A metaphor is a figure of speech in which a word or phrase literally denoting one kind of object or idea is used in place of another to suggest a likeness or analogy between them (as in the ship plows the sea).
Seite 397 - For that matter, the skeptic has well pointed out that the "Holy Roman Empire" was neither holy, Roman, nor an empire.
Seite xi - ... mark of syllable division ... indicate that what is symbolized between is present in some utterances but not in others: factory...
Seite 52 - record' and the verb 'record' are homographs (of each other)" (this' definition is enlarged in the 1987 edition: "a word that has the same spelling as another, but is different in meaning, origin, grammar, or pronunciation...
Seite 425 - Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.
Seite 44 - act or practice of feigning to be what one is not or to feel what one does not feel; esp.
Seite 92 - I don't give a damn for a man that can spell a word only one way.
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