Meaning of REMISS – REMISS in a Sentence

The video demonstrates the meaning and definition of ‘REMISS’. The way to pronounce REMISS is explained, dividing the word into syllables.

Also, a clipart image illustrates the main definition. This is followed by an illustrated sentence example.

The picture with a sentence example is a great way to memorize the meaning and definition of REMISS. Now it’s time to start using this word in your everyday vocabulary.

Here is a transcript of the video: What is the Meaning and Definition of REMISS?

Slide 2: REMISS:

Emphasize the second syllable, it’s pronounced ruh◦MISS

failing to perform a duty

The clipart shows a soldier sleeping behind a bush with a cardboard cut-out standing on duty.

Slide 3:
The picture shows an office worker shaking hands with a colleague.

Sentence example: “Sorry I’ve been a little remiss in introducing myself” said the new colleague.

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The full course includes another 4 illustrated sentence examples for the word ‘REMISS’ plus these words . . .

Slide 5: Empower your vocabulary with these 25 words:

affable
aggressive
arduous
bent
biased
conventional
delinquent
detrimental
erroneous
expendable
extraordinary
fragile
gradual
gracious
hospitable
impressive
impulsive
relevant
remiss
ridiculous
squalid
supercilious
suspicious
sympathetic
wooden

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If you are interested in the meaning of REMISS, and seeing REMISS in a sentence, be sure to check another word from English advanced vocabulary:
The Meaning of RELEVANT – RELEVANT in a Sentence

More examples to make the meaning of REMISS clear:

And though I consider myself to be a fastidious saver, it would be remiss of me not to acknowledge what allowed me to stash cash away in the first place.
Source: The Guardian
https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2020/dec/16/buying-house-at-25-texas-pandemic

My name is Taisha Lawson, and I would be remiss to not appeal to the conscience of the editors of The Washington Post Magazine.
Source: Washington Post
https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/magazine/anincarcerated-writerwrote-a-piece-about-apologizing-to-the-family-of-the-man-he-killed-now-the-victims-sister-has-responded/2020/08/28/30874ece-dda2-11ea-809e-b8be57ba616e_story.html

Dunn added that the headquarters of Trump’s businesses are in Manhattan so he “would be remiss not to be” investigating the many public accusations of wrongdoing related to Trump’s businesses.
Source: Fox News
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/trump-vance-oral-argument

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