Eng 4 VQ14

E4 VQ14

E4 VQ14Begin 6 sentences with VERBs, 6 with ADVERBs

1) countenance (n) – a person’s face or facial expression2) palatable (adj) - pleasant3) frank (adj) – open, honest and direct in speech or writing, especially when dealing with

unpalatable matters4) grudge (n) – a persistent feeling of ill-will or resentment resulting from a past insult or injury5) begrudge (tv) – to envy (someone) over their possession or enjoyment of (something); to

give (someone) (something) reluctantly or resentfully6) gullet (n) – a common term for the esophagus, or passage by which food passes from the

mouth to the stomach7) lurch (v) – to abruptly move, especially with an unsteady tilt or roll; to stagger8) profane (adj) – (of a person or their behavior) not respectful of orthodox religious practice;

irreverent9) profanity (n) – blasphemous or obscene language10) scrutiny (n) – close or critical observation or examination11) subpoena (n) – a document ordering a person to attend a court proceeding12) obscurity (n) – the state of being unknown, inconspicuous or unimportant

countenance

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

palatable

palatable (adj) - pleasantEx.: A palatable treat in the summer, watermelon can also relieve muscle soreness .SYN: enjoyableANT: unpalatable, repulsiveRelated: palate (n); unpalatable (adj)

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

grudgegrudge (n) – a persistent feeling of ill-will or resentment resulting from a past insult or injuryEx. Scout held a grudge against Aunt Alexandra because she’d been strict.SYN: resentmentANT: esteemRelated: grudgingly (adv)

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

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

lurch

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

profane

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

profanity

profanity (n) – blasphemous or obscene languageEx. The label warned that the song lyrics contained profanity; it was probably wise not to play it at church.SYN: obscenityANT: respectRelated: profane (adj)

scrutiny

scrutiny (n) – close or critical observation or examinationEx. Under the judge’s scrutiny, the details of the case began to reveal the innocence of the defendant.SYN: examinationANT: glimpseRelated: scrutinize (tv)

subpoenasubpoena (n) – a document ordering a person to attend a court proceedingEx. If you ignore a subpoena, you will be punished by the court.SYN: order, summonsANT: requestRelated: subpoena (tv)

obscurityobscurity (n) – the state of being unknown, inconspicuous or unimportantEx. We study history so its lessons won’t fade into obscurity.SYN: oblivionANT: memoryRelated: obscure (tv)