Bellringer Vocabulary Week 1

Words of the week: Inherit I inherited my grandmother’s name, and I also inherited her stubbornness. I think it means … It really means … (v) To get a quality, characteristic, or predisposition genetically from one's parents or ancestors S: acquire, derive, obtain, receive A: forfeit, lose

Words of the week: Chandelier That fancy chandelier has hung over my grandmother’s dining room table for many years. I think it means … It really means … (n) A decorative hanging light with branches for several light bulbs or candles. Synonyms: luster - candelabrum Antonyms: NA

Words of the week: Inadequate Maria wanted to make brownies, but she had an inadequate amount of flour, so she had to wait until she could buy more flour at the store. I think it means … It really means … (adj.) lacking the quality or quantity required; insufficient for a purpose. S: insufficient - unsuitable - inappropriate - unfit A: enough – abundant – capable

Words of the week: Manifest The staggering dog foaming at the mouth was manifesting classic signs of rabies. I think it means … It really means … (v) Display or show a quality or feeling by one's acts or appearance; demonstrate S: exhibit – demonstrate - show A: hide – conceal

Words of the week: Gorgeous After our day spent working in the garden, the rows of brightly colored flowers made the back yard look gorgeous. I think it means … It really means … (adj.) Beautiful; very attractive S: splendid - magnificent - glorious A: unattractive – dull - ugly