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RW/SW Summative 2
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| colloquial | characteristic of ordinary conversation rather than formal speech writing |
| commiserate | to feel or express sorrow or pityq |
| commodiouis | spacious,roomy, as ina house |
| abstain | to refrain from something by one's choice |
| tenacity | hanging onto something persistently or stubbornly |
| aptitude | a natural talent or ability; quickness in learning |
| inept | without skill |
| injunction | an authoritive command or order |
| subjugate | to conquer; to dominate completely |
| strait | a narrow passage or water connecting two large bodies of water; a difficult or bad position |
| abrasive | harsh;rough |
| abhor | to detest thoroughly |
| abstemious | sparing, moderate, especially in eating and drinking |
| infraction | a violation, especially of a law |
| abscond | to leave quicly and secretly and hide oneself |
| superlative | the highest; above the rest |
| superfluous | beyond what is required; extra |
| concise | saying or writing much in few words |
| herbicide | a substance for killing plants, especially weeds |
| catalyst | a force or person causing action especially without being involved or changed by the consequences |