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1. In writing, referring to a form or character, based on the arrangement of words for clarity and meeting the piece's purpose (distinctiveness) [n]
2. in fashion, a mode of dress [n]
3. to design or create [v] |
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| 1. Following the rules or conventional practice (procedure, rigidity) |
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1. in grammar, a way of combining words or word groups in a sentence, and one group depends on the other group; the parts do not have parallel functions
Ex: Our dessert plans will be ruined -unless- Mary takes the brownies out of the oven soon. |
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| 1. in grammar, a way of linking stand-alone words, phrases. or clauses (sentences) together with a coordinating conjunction (and, but, or; nor, yet, for; so) to put energy into the writing; the parts have parallel funtcions |
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1. barely enough (meager) [adj]
2. To make less or be stingy with an amount [v]
3. Barely (hardly) [adv] |
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1. A stylistic device where one word governs, modifies, or is understood differently with two or more words
Ex: Peace. Live in it or rest in it. |
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1. In writing, the statements that come before and after that add to the full sense and understanding of the passage
2. Surrounding circumstances (background) |
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| 1. an indicidual's truthful understanding, insight, and keenness to fact that does not come from perception or reason (hunch) |
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1. Gaining deep insight from the innermost parts; weighty and insightful
2. intense |
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1. A passage taken as a quote [n]
2. To pick out of take something from a book or written work [v] |
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| 1. A collection of writings from one or many authors |
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1. mixture
2. A musical piece made up of various single pieces of music (n) |
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1. relating to beautiful, artistic, emotional, or sensual interaction [adj]
2. A style relating to a group of persons [n] |
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| 1. Having the charm and artistic characteristics of poetry and verse |
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1. A written piece in a newspaper, magazine, or radio station representing the ideas of the editor(s) [n]
2. A writing that is similar in style to a written piece from an editor that displays a viewpoint [n]
3. Pertaining to a piece of writing that expresses opinion [adj] |
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| 1. In the style of pompous, undeserved importance (showy) |
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| 1. expressing extreme sorrow, as in an elegy (funeral song) [adj] |
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| 1. Is a concise expression of insight or wisdom stating a truth (maxim, cliché) |
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1. A violent, bitter accusation of abusive word (attack)
2. Using abusive language [adj] |
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1. A command to call forth [n]
2. A legal notice to appear [n]
3. To call out [v] |
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| 1. Unjustified; not deserved (groundless) |
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| 1. state of harsh abuse of power with unjust dynamics |
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