Thursday, May 21, 2009

SUBTLE MEANINGS

OPPRESS/REPRESS

Explain the difference in meaning between the words "oppress" and "repress".
What are the noun and adjective forms of each word?
Create sentences for "oppress" and "repress" that clearly express the meanings of the words.


TODAY'S WORD

The word for today is "mortify".
Define "mortify" and use it in a sentence.
What part of speech is "mortify"?

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