Grammar Clinic

Meaning: Mischievous, inclined to do slightly naughty things for fun. Synonyms: Mischievous, naughty, rascally, prankish. Example: He approached her with an impish grin on his  face.  

Meaning: Having a spirit of friendliness; without arguments or serious disagreement. Synonyms: Friendly, cordial, courteous, polite. Example: An amicable agreement between the two firms.

Meaning: Having a spirit of friendliness; without arguments or serious disagreement. Synonyms: Friendly, cordial, courteous, polite. Example: An amicable agreement between the two firms.

Meaning: (of something regarded as unpleasant) continuing without pause or interruption. Synonyms: Ceaseless, constant, continual, endless Example: The incessant noise kept him awake.

Meaning: Very enthusiastic or passionate. Synonyms: Passionate, avid, vehement, fervent Example: He is an ardent sports fan

Meaning: Bitter and abusive Synonyms: Derisive, invective, reviling, traducing Example: The critic’s vituperative review was needlessly harsh.

Meaning: Having or showing an excessive willingness to serve or please others. Synonyms: Obsequious, sycophantic, subservient, self-abasing Example: She wrote a servile letter to her upset neighbor.

Meaning: A group of people or things of a similar type forming a compact body or brought together for a common purpose. Synonyms: Army, horde, throng, body Example: A phalanx of lawyers took charge of the case.  

Meaning: A feeling of reverential respect mixed with fear or wonder Synonyms: wonder, admiration, reverence, respect Example: We gazed in awe at the small mountain of diamonds

Meaning: To see, recognize, or understand something that is not clear Synonym: detect, recognize, notice Example: It is difficult to discern a figure in a dark room.