models used in english grammar

... night.” in situ (in sit'too) [Lat.]: situated in the original or natural position. “I prefer seeing statues in situ rather than in the confines of a museum.” in vino veritas (in vee'no ... parentis.” in medias res (in me'-dee-as rays) [Lat.]: in the middle of a sequence of occurences. “The film begins in medias res, with a panting, terrified man running through the night.” in situ (in ... argument ad absurdum.” ad infinitum (ad in- fun-eye'tum) [Lat.]: to infinity. “The lecture seemed to drone on ad infinitum.” ad nauseam (ad noz'ee-um) [Lat.]: to a sickening degree. “The politician...

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... it means lacking originality. – VOCABULARY LIST 5: FOREIGN LANGUAGE TERMS USED IN ENGLISH – 97  Answers Words in Context The following exercise will help you figure out the meaning of some ... the arts As part of the , Abe’s paintings have always been on the cutting edge. Ted’s art has become increasingly ; he now is building sculptures in his loft in Brooklyn. blasé (bla·za¯) (adj.) apathetic ... playing such a role She was an ; she was young and innocent. laissez-faire (le·sa¯ ·far) (noun) a doctrine opposing government control of economic matters except in the case of maintaining peace...

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... be used at the beginning of a sentence.  One of the specimens underwent fatigue testing.  Four aircraft wings failed under loading.  Numerals should not be used in succession or in ... in This does not always have a negative meaning – often it gives the idea of inside or into,e.g. internal, insert, income .  Verb prefixes: un- and dis These prefixes have two meanings. ... degree. What other tenses are used in scientific and technical writing?  Present Continuous * This can be found in reports on studies or research, mainly in the introduction. You use it...

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... another winery up the hill that you might enjoy stopping at 146. Wine tasting Sampling different types of wine If you are interested in trying some wines you should go on a wine tasting tour. ... hold fast to something, maintain To keep on doing something To look after To look into: pore into, scrutinize To pass out = to faint To pick out To put off: postpone, delay To point out To run ... quick inexpensive food We don’t provide table service. This is a fast-food restaurant 60. Fine dining A very expensive eating establishment The waiters wear bowties because this is a fine dining...

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