informal – adj. not suited for serious or official speech and writing
formal – adj. suitable for serious or official speech and writing
negative – adj. referring to a word or statement that means "no" or that expresses a denial or refusal
mention – v. to talk about, write about or refer to something or someone, especially in a brief way
handbook – n. a small book of instruction or guidance on a subject
pet – n. an animal, such as a dog, cat, bird, or fish, that people keep mainly for pleasure