okay i used to use dictionary.com to get definition but every definition i use its wrong when ever we go over it in class. i need a definition, part of speech and a sentence for these words pallor..officious..tumult..even if u answer and give me one answer for one of the words thats fine
2006-09-13 08:58:39 · 4 answers · asked by coming4yu17 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Homework Help
Pallor (noun) - unnatural lack of color in the skin (as from bruising or sickness or emotional distress)
ex- The pallor of his face made him look like a white tomato.
2006-09-13 09:03:28 · answer #1 · answered by Rollester 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
pallor: (noun) deficiency of color especially of the face
When I told him the terrible news, his face took on a sickly pallor.
officious: (adjective) volunteering one's services where they are neither asked nor needed
The officious clerk kept interrupting me with useless advice.
tumult: (noun) disorderly agitation or milling about of a crowd usually with uproar and confusion of voices
or
a : violent agitation of mind or feelings b : a violent outburst
When the movie star made his appearance, it caused a tumult among his many fans.
eve: (noun)
1 : EVENING
2 : the evening or the day before a special day
3 : the period immediately preceding
1. We open our presents on Christmas Eve.
2006-09-13 09:14:56 · answer #2 · answered by johnslat 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Start using an ETYMOLOGICAL dictionary, there is free one online. It tells you the meaning AND where and when the word came from. It would be hard for the teacher to dispute it.
2006-09-13 09:01:47 · answer #3 · answered by kurticus1024 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
http://www.m-w.com/dictionary
2006-09-13 09:02:21 · answer #4 · answered by mari 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋