Vocab 6
Rate the following words: Countenance Prodigious Apparition Inquiry Lamentation Fluctuate Opaque Portly Oblige Intimation I know the word and can explain it I know the word, but can’t explain it I don’t know the word
Countenance (noun) a person's face or facial expression. His countenance was filled with self-gratification at the sight of his report card. Synonym: facial expression
Apparition (noun) a ghost or ghostlike image of a person Although they are unsubstantiated, many people claim to have seen an apparition of the virgin Mary. Synonym: ghost, specter
lamentation the passionate expression of grief or sorrow; weeping. At the site of this Syrian child, lamentation over the war’s casualties was heard around the world. Synonym: wailing Antonym: celebration
Opaque (adj) not able to be seen through; not transparent To ensure privacy, it is better to have opaque shower doors. Synonym: cloudy Antonym: transparent
Oblige (verb) be indebted (morally or legally) or grateful Pregnant women are obliged to take care of the bodies to ensure their babies health. Synonym: compel
Prodigious (adj) Most people recognize Stewie by his prodigious head. remarkably or impressively great in extent, size, or degree. Archaic unnatural or abnormal Most people recognize Stewie by his prodigious head. Synonym: enormous, colossal Antonym: little
Inquiry (noun) You should always employ inquiry when studying a text. an act of asking for information; an official investigation You should always employ inquiry when studying a text. Synonym: investigation, question
Fluctuate (verb) rise and fall irregularly in number or amount. You can count on the stock market to fluctuate over time. Synonym: change, alter Antonym: remain, persist
Portly (adj) (especially of a man) having a stout body; somewhat fat. Archaic -of a stately or dignified appearance and manner. President Teddy Roosevelt was portly in every sense of the word. Synonym: stout, heavy-set Antonym: skinny
Intimation (noun) an indication or hint The Phoenix Cardinals pre-season was the first intimation that this season would not be as good as the last. NFL Power Rankings Tracker: Arizona Cardinals tumble Synonym: indication, hint