E4 VQ14 E4 VQ14 Begin 6 sentences with VERBs 6 with ADVERBs c ountenance n a persons face or facial expression palatable adj pleasant f rank adj open honest and direct in speech or writing especially when dealing with unpalatable matters ID: 172543
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Eng 4 VQ14
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E4 VQ14
Begin 6 sentences with VERBs, 6 with ADVERBs
c
ountenance
(n) – a person’s face or facial expression
palatable
(
adj
) - pleasant
f
rank
(
adj
) – open, honest and direct in speech or writing, especially when dealing with unpalatable matters
g
rudge
(n) – a persistent feeling of ill-will or resentment resulting from a past insult or injury
b
egrudge
(
tv
) – to envy (someone) over their possession or enjoyment of (something); to give (someone) (something) reluctantly or resentfully
g
ullet
(n) – a common term for the esophagus, or passage by which food passes from the mouth to the stomach
l
urch
(v) – to abruptly move, especially with an unsteady tilt or roll; to stagger
profane
(
adj
) – (of a person or their behavior) not respectful of orthodox religious practice; irreverent
p
rofanity
(n) – blasphemous or obscene language
s
crutiny
(n) – close or critical observation or examination
subpoena
(n) – a document ordering a person to attend a court proceeding
o
bscurity
(n) – the state of being unknown, inconspicuous or unimportantSlide3
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)Slide4
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)Slide5
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)Slide6
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)Slide7
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)Slide8
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)Slide9
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)Slide10
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)Slide11
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: obscenityANT: respect
Related: profane (adj)Slide12
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)Slide13
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)Slide14
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)