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