domingo, 22 de noviembre de 2015

Far-fetched

Pronunciationˈfɑrˈfɛtʃt
Kind of word: adjetive
Formal definition: improbable, forced
Informal definition: not naturally
Example: He brought in a far-fetched example in an effort to prove his point.
Relative words: unlikely, strained.

As if / As though

Optional and Requiered Relative Pronouns

jueves, 12 de noviembre de 2015

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Will and Would for habits and general truths

Sentence adverbs

Reporting clauses in the passive

Cleft Sentences

Wildfire

pronunciation: ˈwaɪldˌfaɪə

Kind of word: Noun

Formal definition: large, destructive fire that spreads quickly over woodland or brush.

Informal definition: is a very dangerous natural phenomenon.

Examples: 


  • john bellowed as he poured wildfire on Stokeworth.

 
Synonym: -

Song or video:



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3tyDcBXDfuE

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Soothing


Pronunciation:ˈsuːðɪŋ

Kind of word: Adjective

Formal definition: having a gently calming effect.

Informal definition: be relax.

Example: 

 


- The tone and rhythm of your voice are soothing.

Synonym:

  • soothing
  • calming
  • sedative
  • calmative
  • pacificatory
  •  reposeful
Song or video: 



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 http://www.wordreference.com/es/translation.asp?tranword=soothing