Eng 4 VQ14 E4 VQ14

E4 VQ14 Begin 6 sentences with VERBs, 6 with ADVERBs 1)countenance (n) – a person’s face or facial expression 2)palatable (adj) - pleasant 3)frank (adj) – open, honest and direct in speech or writing, especially when dealing with unpalatable matters 4)grudge (n) – a persistent feeling of ill-will or resentment resulting from a past insult or injury 5)begrudge (tv) – to envy (someone) over their possession or enjoyment of (something); to give (someone) (something) reluctantly or resentfully 6)gullet (n) – a common term for the esophagus, or passage by which food passes from the mouth to the stomach 7)lurch (v) – to abruptly move, especially with an unsteady tilt or roll; to stagger 8)profane (adj) – (of a person or their behavior) not respectful of orthodox religious practice; irreverent 9)profanity (n) – blasphemous or obscene language 10)scrutiny (n) – close or critical observation or examination 11)subpoena (n) – a document ordering a person to attend a court proceeding 12)obscurity (n) – the state of being unknown, inconspicuous or unimportant

countenance countenance (n) – a person’s face or facial expression Ex.: Her countenance revealed much about her inward thoughts. SYN: expression ANT: (none) Related: countenance (v)

palatable palatable (adj) - pleasant Ex.: A palatable treat in the summer, watermelon can also relieve muscle soreness. SYN: enjoyable ANT: unpalatable, repulsive Related: palate (n); unpalatable (adj)

frank frank (adj) – open, honest and direct in speech or writing, especially when dealing with unpalatable matters Ex. Michael Moore’s frank documentaries have offended some viewers, but educated most. SYN: honest ANT: deceitful Related: frankness (n)

grudge grudge (n) – a persistent feeling of ill-will or resentment resulting from a past insult or injury Ex. Scout held a grudge against Aunt Alexandra because she’d been strict. SYN: resentment ANT: esteem Related: grudgingly (adv)

begrudge begrudge (tv) – to envy (someone) over their possession or enjoyment of (something); to give (someone) (something) reluctantly or resentfully Ex. I wouldn’t want to begrudge you your happiness over the victory, but next time I plan to win! SYN: envy ANT: forgive Related: begrudged (adj)

gullet gullet (n) – a common term for the esophagus, or passage by which food passes from the mouth to the stomach Ex. No sooner had the fish arrived at the surface, he found himself in the pelican’s gullet. SYN: esophagus ANT: (none) Related: (none)

lurch lurch (v) – to abruptly move, especially with an unsteady tilt or roll; to stagger Ex. The train lurched forward, sending its occupants sprawling across the floor. SYN: stagger ANT: stabilize (v) Related: lurching (adj)

profane profane (adj) – (of a person or their behavior) not respectful of orthodox religious practice; irreverent Ex. Her profane comments at the business meeting cost her the sale. SYN: irreverent ANT: respectful Related: profanely (adv)

profanity profanity (n) – blasphemous or obscene language Ex. The label warned that the song lyrics contained profanity; it was probably wise not to play it at church. SYN: obscenity ANT: respect Related: profane (adj)

scrutiny scrutiny (n) – close or critical observation or examination Ex. Under the judge’s scrutiny, the details of the case began to reveal the innocence of the defendant. SYN: examination ANT: glimpse Related: scrutinize (tv)

subpoena subpoena (n) – a document ordering a person to attend a court proceeding Ex. If you ignore a subpoena, you will be punished by the court. SYN: order, summons ANT: request Related: subpoena (tv)

obscurity obscurity (n) – the state of being unknown, inconspicuous or unimportant Ex. We study history so its lessons won’t fade into obscurity. SYN: oblivion ANT: memory Related: obscure (tv)