Tuesday, September 1, 2009

WORD CHALLENGES

DISCREET/DISCRETE

Explain the difference in meaning and use of the words "discreet" and "discrete".
What words are derived from these two words?


TODAY'S WORD

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

1 comment:

BJ said...

Discrete: separate or compartmentalized.
Discreet: private or secretive.

I think the words "secret" and "discretion" must come from these words.

BJ