Grammar Clinic

MEANING: More than two but not many; separate or respective. EXAMPLE: There were several law enforcement agents present at the crime scene…

MEANING: Not showing a serious or respectful attitude; thoughtless, irresponsible, carefree. EXAMPLE: The reason I don’t quite like him is because he’s often flippant…

MEANING: Impossible to subdue or defeat; unconquerable, unbeatable, unassailable. EXAMPLE: One of the things I like about Lola is her indomitable spirit.

MEANING: A sentimental longing or wistful affection for a certain period in the past. EXAMPLE: Tobi was suddenly overcame with acute nostalgia for his days in primary school.  

MEANING: Incapable of  being being or understood; indiscernible, unclear EXAMPLE: Why is Chudi so indecipherable?!

DEFINITION: To be in accordance with the highest standards; faultless, flawless, perfect, ideal, model. EXAMPLE: Ngozi is well known for her impeccable manners.  

DEFINITION: The quality of not being uniform and predictable; irregular,unstable, inconsistent. MEANING: I am very fast at noticing every inconsistency in people’s thought patterns.

MEANING: When a person has his or her true identity concealed; often with ulterior motive. EXAMPLE: I didn’t recognize Chidinma when you approached me because she was incognito.

MEANING: Not able to understand; unintelligible. EXAMPLE: Excuse me for a moment, Chukwu. I don’t mean to sound rude, but most of the things you’ve been saying are incomprehensible.

MEANING: Harmless; producing no ill effect… EXAMPLE: Obidiya’s intentions are so pure; so innocuous.