bellringer vocabulary week 1. words of the week: inherit i inherited my grandmother’s name, and i...
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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