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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