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Title: Colloquial


1
Colloquial
  • Jamika, a graduate of Oxford, writes in a formal,
    a colloquial way.
  • Incorrect
  • Colloquial means informal.

2
compatible
  • Derek hit the table with frustration and
    exclaimed, We are so compatible . We cant agree
    on a thing.
  • Incorrect compatible means getting along well.

3
convey
  • The truck was used to convey the goods to another
    store.
  • Correct convey means to carry

4
Conviction
  • Dana sighed with conviction-she simply couldnt
    decide what to do.
  • INCORRECT

5
Copious
  • The fruit was copious, but she wanted none of the
    mound before her.
  • correct

6
Craven
  • Melissas refusal to support her friend in the
    face of a false accusation was a craven act.
  • Correct cowardly

7
Corroborate
  • Paul could truthfully corroborate Jims telling
    of the story, as he knew nothing.
  • Incorrect. In order to corroborate he needs to be
    familiar with the events.

8
criterion
  • The criterion for a passing grade is the clear
    command of dates and names.
  • Correct

9
cursory
  • Mrs. Lapinsky gave the recipe a cursory ead and,
    after memorizing last detail, she walked into the
    kitchen.
  • Incorrect cursory means a brief look over.
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