1. Vocab 6

2. Rate the following words:
Countenance
Prodigious
Apparition
Inquiry
Lamentation
Fluctuate
Opaque
Portly
Oblige
Intimation
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I know the word, but can’t explain it
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3. 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

4. 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

5. 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

6. 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

7. 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

8. 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

9. 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

10. 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

11. 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

12. 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