Vocab 6

Independent clause

Also known as the main clause, a part of a sentence that can form a complete sentence standing alone.

Subordinate clause

A clause, typically introduced by a conjunction, that forms part of and is dependent on a main clause.

Loose sentence

A sentence in which the main clause comes first, before any dependent clauses.

Periodic sentence

A sentence in which the main clause comes at the end, after any dependent clauses.

Declarative sentence

A sentence that makes a statement and ends with a period.

Imperative sentence

A sentence in the form of a command.

Interrogative sentence

A sentence that asks a question and ends with a question mark.

Constitute

To be part of or comprise a whole; to be or be equivalent to (something).

Justify

Show or prove to be right or reasonable.

Sufficient

Enough, adequate.

Resolution

A firm decision to do or not to do something; the quality of being determined; the action of solving a problem.

Compensation

Something, typically money, awarded to someone for loss, injury, or suffering.

Causal

Relating to or acting as a cause.

Advocate

To publicly recommend or support; a person who publicly supports a cause or policy.

Implicit

Suggested but not plainly stated; unquestioning or unconditional.

Explicit

Fully and clearly expressed or demonstrated; unequivocal; directly stated.

Concurrent

Occurring or existing simultaneously or side by side.

Mediate

To act between parties to effect an agreement, compromise, reconciliation.

Inclination

A person's natural tendency or urge to act or feel in a particular way.

Albeit

Although, even if.