SO11 - Vocabulary

a quarter is

• 1/4

• 12

• 15

• 25

1/5 is pronounced

• one on five

• one five

• one fifth

• May the first

• January the fifth

We can ___ the phrase Oh my God to OMG.

(Choose 2 correct options)

• abbreviate

• capitalize

• shortened

• replace

The subtlety of the light perfume made it just delicate enough for everyday wear.

subtlety means

• a small difference in or shade of meaning, expression, or sound

• the quality or state of being hard to notice

• closely acquainted; familiar, close

• a state of great disturbance, confusion, or uncertainty

• conflict, disagreement

Which of these is considered a device?

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He felt her turmoil through their bond and ached to ease her pain.

turmoil means

• a small difference in or shade of meaning, expression, or sound

• the quality or state of being hard to notice

• closely acquainted; familiar, close

• a state of great disturbance, confusion, or uncertainty

• conflict, disagreement

I discussed with my intimate friends whether I would immediately have a baby.

intimate means

• a small difference in or shade of meaning, expression, or sound

• the quality or state of being hard to notice

• closely acquainted; familiar, close

• a state of great disturbance, confusion, or uncertainty

• conflict, disagreement

Because she is a chef, she notices every nuance of flavor in the meal.

nuance means

• a small difference in or shade of meaning, expression, or sound

• the quality or state of being hard to notice

• closely acquainted; familiar, close

• a state of great disturbance, confusion, or uncertainty

• conflict, disagreement

The country has been torn apart by years of civil strife.

strife means

• a small difference in or shade of meaning, expression, or sound

• the quality or state of being hard to notice

• closely acquainted; familiar, close

• a state of great disturbance, confusion, or uncertainty

• conflict, disagreement