Decipher verb Decipher to make out meaning of

Decipher (verb) • Decipher - to make out meaning of (poor or partially obliterated writing)

Articulate (verb) • pronounce (something) clearly and distinctly.

Contagious (adjective) • capable of being transmitted by bodily contact with an infected person or object.

Neglect (verb) • (v) fail to care for properly or the state of being uncared for • (n) the state of being uncared for.

Excess (noun/adjective) • (n) an amount of something that is more than necessary, permitted, or desirable. • (ad. J) exceeding a prescribed or desirable amount.

Renounce (verb) • formally declare one's abandonment of (a claim, right, or possession).

Perspective (noun) • the state of one’s ideas or opinions

Scarcity (noun) • the state of being scarce or in short supply; shortage.

Consistent (adjective) • acting or done in the same way over time, especially so as to be fair or accurate.

Illogical (adjective) • lacking sense or clear, sound reasoning.

Establish (verb) • set up on a firm or permanent basis/achieve permanent acceptance or recognition for.

Abusive (adjective) • extremely offensive and insulting/ engaging in or characterized by habitual violence and cruelty.

Compensate (verb) • give (someone) something, typically money, in recognition of loss, suffering, or injury incurred; recompense.

Fanatic (noun) • a person filled with excessive and singleminded zeal, especially for an extreme religious or political cause.

Gigantic (adjective) • of very great size or extent; huge or enormous.

Hyphen/dash ( - ) • This is uncommonly used, however it is essential to use it in sentences. • When should I use -?

Hyphen/dash ( - ) 1. Use hyphen before nouns. She gave me an up-to-date report (n). (multiple word adjective) Do you put a hyphen/s in the example below? Her report was up to date.

Hyphen/dash ( - ) • ***With hyphenated adjectives, no (‘s) is required while dealing with time, number, money distance. Ex: We have a five-minute break. Do not write: We have a five-minute(s) break.

Hyphen/dash ( - ) Example two: The clerk handed me a hundred-dollar bill. You should not write: The clerk handed me a hundred-dollar(s) bill.

Hyphen/dash ( - ) • Example three: I went for a five-mile run. Do not write: I went for a five-miles run.

Hyphen/dash ( - ) • Use the hyphen with the prefixes ex-(meaning “former”), self-, -all, ; with suffix –elect ex-wife Self-help Mid-September All-inclusive T-shirt

Hyphen/dash ( - ) • Do NOT use hyphen adverbs/adjectives combinations will not be hyphenated. Lady Gaga is a very (adverb) famous (adjective) singer. But. You can use hyphen in the sentence below: Lady Gaga is a well-known (multiple adjective)signer.