vocab wk #12

Conservant
Source sentence: It was not long before the settlers became connversant with the plants and herbs that could be used as medicine or as food. EDL word clues pg. 15


Context clues:
Synonyms: familiar
Antonyms: inexperienced

Defintion: familiar by use or study

Original sentence: If you study something long enough, the subject becomes conversant.

Moot
Source sentence: It is a moot point whether Maine or Nova Scotia makes the better vaction spot. pg.29

Context clues:
i think it means important or opinionated

Definition: open to discussion or debate; debatable; doubtful

Original sentence: Abortion is a moot point whether its right or wrong is not going to change what people choose to do.

Pallid
Source sentence: It is rare that you see a pallid complexion in the province. pg. 61

Context clues:
It sounds like plain or something that is dull

Definition: pale; faint or deficient in color; wan

Original sentencce: There's never a pallid moment in cities like New York or LA.