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Which word describes something that is difficult to understand due to its complexity?
Which word describes something that is difficult to understand due to its complexity?
- Intelligible
- Obtrusive (correct)
- Unobtrusive
- Comprehensible
To ascribe something means to dismiss or ignore its importance.
To ascribe something means to dismiss or ignore its importance.
False (B)
What does 'RP' stand for in the context of language and pronunciation?
What does 'RP' stand for in the context of language and pronunciation?
Received Pronunciation
The act of improving or renovating something is known as a _________.
The act of improving or renovating something is known as a _________.
Which of the following actions is best described by the verb 'to jettison'?
Which of the following actions is best described by the verb 'to jettison'?
If something is illegible, it is easy to read and understand.
If something is illegible, it is easy to read and understand.
What is the difference between 'comprehensible' and 'comprehensive'?
What is the difference between 'comprehensible' and 'comprehensive'?
Which term refers to a feature or trait of pronunciation that is specific to a particular geographic area?
Which term refers to a feature or trait of pronunciation that is specific to a particular geographic area?
To _________ responsibility implies you are assigning it to someone else.
To _________ responsibility implies you are assigning it to someone else.
RP helps understand regional inflections.
RP helps understand regional inflections.
Which of these actions could be described as 'jettisoning' something?
Which of these actions could be described as 'jettisoning' something?
What does it mean if a text is 'intelligible'?
What does it mean if a text is 'intelligible'?
A _________ report contains all the details and facts regarding a specific topic.
A _________ report contains all the details and facts regarding a specific topic.
An unobtrusive design is difficult to understand.
An unobtrusive design is difficult to understand.
Which situation involves 'ascribing' credit?
Which situation involves 'ascribing' credit?
How might a regional inflection affect someone's speech?
How might a regional inflection affect someone's speech?
The old building underwent a _________ to bring it up to current standards.
The old building underwent a _________ to bring it up to current standards.
To jettison is to keep for future use.
To jettison is to keep for future use.
What does it mean if directions are illegible?
What does it mean if directions are illegible?
Match each term with its definition:
Match each term with its definition:
Flashcards
Obtrusive Definition
Obtrusive Definition
Easy to understand; not drawing attention.
Unobtrusive Definition
Unobtrusive Definition
Difficult to understand; attracting attention.
To Ascribe Definition
To Ascribe Definition
To attribute or assign something to a cause or origin.
Regional Inflection Definition
Regional Inflection Definition
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RP Definition
RP Definition
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Refurbishment Definition
Refurbishment Definition
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To Jettison Definition
To Jettison Definition
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Intelligible Definition
Intelligible Definition
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Illegible Definition
Illegible Definition
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Comprehensible Definition
Comprehensible Definition
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Comprehensive Definition
Comprehensive Definition
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Study Notes
- Obtrusive means difficult to understand, while unobtrusive means easy to understand.
- To ascribe means to assign, give, or associate something with.
- A regional inflection is a feature or trait of pronunciation specific to a region.
- RP stands for received pronunciation.
- Refurbishment refers to the improvement of something.
- To jettison means to drop or get rid of something.
- Intelligible means clear and easy to understand, while illegible means difficult to read.
- Comprehensible means understandable, while comprehensive means well-collected.
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