Vocab-ability–159 (nom, nym = name) – A More Powerful Vocabulary (earn UpVotes with “Vocab Practice” exercise)

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MY VOCAB PRACTICE

  1. Every wizard must learn the magic nomenclature.
  2. The wizards will nominate a supreme ruler.
  3. All voting will be anonymous so that there is no retaliation.
  4. That ingredient is synonymous with the one we need, let's use it.
  5. The index of that spell book is all in acronyms, take care that you know which spell you are casting.
  6. All the demonym of Cargile are born with magical abilities.


Good work!

MY VOCAB PRACTICE

  1. The system for naming organisms in biology follows a strict latin nomenclature.
  2. Who did you nominate for your witness selection on the steem block-chain?
  3. The inventor of bitcoin is still anonymous.
  4. After a certain year Chevy and GMC are synonymous.
  5. Do you know what the acronym AA means when used in a substance abuse context?
  6. The demonym of Cuba is Cuban.


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MY VOCAB PRACTICE

  1. Nomenclature
    Science uses Latin as nomenclature for categorizing life forms.
  2. Nominate
    I'll never understand how Trump was nominated, never mind that he won.
  3. Anonymous
    The anonymous group of hackers known as Anonymous use Guy Fawkes masks to keep their anonymity.
  4. Synonymous
    Some people want to make Trump synonymous with the Devil, but he's actually not. (<-- Crazy. I know.)
  5. Acronym
    One of the best lines in the movie, Good Morning Vietnam! is full of acronyms.*
  6. Demonym
    Is there a difference between demonyms, endonyms, and autonyms?**
  • Acronym Scene from Good Morning Vietnam

** Do you prefer Steemer, Steemian, or Steemeen?


Good work!

I prefer "Steemer." It's the simplest and the easiest. I use that most of the time, but sometimes, when a discussion already uses "Steemian," I use that word.

Rock on, Dude! I roll that way, too!

My vocab Practice

  1. Nomenclature: - I always liked the nomenclature of the organic chemistry components
  2. Nominate: - They nominate Carlos as president of the class
  3. Anonymous: - I'm so afraid, i got this anonymous note
  4. Synonymous: - You know, white is a synonymous of peace.
  5. Acronym: -Everybody in Venezuela knows what the acronym CANTV means.
  6. Demonym: - Unoficialy, Guaro is demonym for residenst of Barquisimeto


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MY VOCAB PRACTICE:

  1. Nomenclature: Venecian streets' names still have XI century nomenclature.
  2. Nominate: Katherine was nominated for carnivals' queen in 1986.
  3. Anonymous: I used to send anonymous menssages in internet chat rooms.
  4. Synonymous: I had a book of synonymous an antonymous when I was 8 years old.
  5. Acronym: I'd like to write a book named "ELPC" because that is the acronym of my full name which is Edumaglis Lizeth Perdomo Camacaro.
  6. Demonym: Believe it or not, Complutense is the demonym of Alcalá.


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MY VOCAB PRACTICE

  1. I consider the nomenclature to be essential to identify organic compounds.
  2. This year, many scientists will be nominated for the most prestigious prizes.
  3. It is incredible that the creator of the successful Bitcoin currency remains anonymous.
  4. To have a good wording, it is necessary to use synonyms so as not to repeat the same words.
  5. I like to see how companies use acronyms in their advertisements.
  6. Many people confuse the demonym of my town with a state from another country.


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MY VOCAB PRACTICE
1. The nomenclature of trees and animals in scientific term are hard to memorise.
2.The students of college nominated ram as their president.
3.an anonymous guy went to the stage and slapped the president without any reason.
4.Nepal is synonymous with India in culture and life style.
5.International Air Transport Association is known by the acronym "IATA".
6.The demonym of ancient Indian civilization is called Indus civilization.


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MY VOCAB PRACTICE

  1. IUPAC nomenclature is my favourite topic in chemistery .

  2. I was nomimated for CR but i refused .

  3. The donor wishes to remain anonymous.

  4. Wealth is not necessarily synonymous with happiness.

  5. AIDS is an acronym for "Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome".

  6. People of this region are given the demonym " Doabia" .


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MY VOCAB PRACTICE

  1. The botanical nomenclature of plants is quite complex.

  2. Jane was nominated for the position of a class prefect.

  3. An anonymous man paid my fare yesterday.

  4. Christianity is synonymous with peace.

  5. The teacher loves using confusing acronyms in his explanation.

  6. The demonym for residents in my locality is offensive so I don't associate myself with it


Good work!

MY VOCAB PRACTICE

  1. Teacher asked, What is the name of the scientific nomenclature in which sharks are studied?
  2. He accepted the nomination.
  3. The donor wishes to remain anonymous.
  4. To many people, having a lot of money is synonymous with being successful.
  5. AIDS is an acronym for Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome.
  6. Some cities don't even have a consensus on demonym.


Good work!