When the suffix –ous is added to the word envy, what is the meaning of the resulting word, envious?

it becomes an adverb that means “in a way that is greedy.”

it remains a noun and means “the feeling of being jealous.”

it becomes a verb that means “to be possessive of something.”

it becomes an adjective that means “wanting to have what someone else has.”

Which of the following statements is a claim of definition?

Realism was a fairly influential and widespread literary movement in the united states in the latter half of the nineteenth century. which american writer is among the pioneers of american realism? a. ernest hemingway b. f. scott fitzgerald c. j. d. salinger d. mark twain

Constructing an argument: in modern american society, the legalization of marijuana continues to be controversial and hotly debated. some people find it contradictory that certain "drugs"—such as tobacco and alcohol—are legalized even though they pose proven health risks, while marijuana, which has many medicinal applications, continues to be illegal by the federal government. what reasons do you think the federal government gives for outlawing marijuana, and do the reasons support the conclusion?