okay i used to use dictionary.com to get definition but every definition i use its wrong when ever we go over it in class. i need a definition, part of speech and a sentence for these words..1. tendril 2. inscrutable 3. barb 4. bewilder 5. opalescence 6. croon 7. opaque 8. mimicry even if u answer and give me one answer for one of the words thats fine
2006-09-13 10:29:05 · 7 answers · asked by coming4yu17 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
go to webster.com
that is a reliable source for words
2006-09-13 10:37:53 · answer #1 · answered by musicpetlover 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tendril
-a curled leaf that serves as an attachment to a vine-also used as in a tendril (hanging piece) of hair. The green tendril of ivy climbed up the side of the pot. It is a noun.
Inscrutable
-not readily understood or mysterious-The Chinese are well-known for being inscrutable. It is an adverb.
Barb-
a sharp projection extending backward and curved so that it is hard to remove . Or a pointed or sharp remark. Tom's father removed the barb that Tom got stuck in his finger as he landed the fish. It is a noun.
Bewilder
To amaze or confound. Teenage girls can bewider boys of the same age so easily. It is a verb.
Opalescence
Reflecting an iridescent light. When oil and water mix, opalescence is created. It is a noun.
Croon
To sing in a soft, intimate manner-If you croon a song to your baby, he might go to sleep. It is a verb.
Opaque
to block the passage of light. To be unclear. Her cataracts made her eyes appear to be opaque. It is an adverb.
mimicry
the act of copying or reproducing another's voice or words or actions to ridicule by imitation. Bill used mimicry when he copied and made fun of Al's stuttering.
o.k-I've done your homework for you-once! Try it on your own next time. You really can't benefit from someone else doing it for you.
2006-09-13 18:23:43 · answer #2 · answered by rhymer 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It looks like answering a question Paper on words & their usages. Anyhow, I shall try my best to make it all simple & clear.
First 'Easy' ones:
1.Barb: (noun): A humorous but HURTFUL remark
The Opposition Leader's barbs made the Minister wince with pain.
2.Croon (verb) To sing in a subdued tone in a sentimental / reflective style. (Style of singing)
The singer croned & the audience wiped the tears that welled up in their eyes.
(From Dutch 'Cronen' meaning 'lament'-- 15th Century)
3.Tendril (noun) A thin curving stem that grows from a CREEPING PLANT that attaches itself to a solid object for support.
Joseph found it too hard to remove the complex Creeper as it had too many tendrils for support.
Let's take the other words:
4. Bewilder : Verb) To confuse, puzzle, baffle, perplex, mystify because of numerous things happening in quick succession.
The City Road Traffic during peak hours is simply bewildering (used as adjective)
Sancho felt bewildered at his master's questions.
.5 Inscrutable: (adjective) Hard to understand or define, mysterious, enigmatic
Human behavior is so complex & inscrutable posing a great challenge to psychologists too!
6. Opaque: (adjective) Usually used to refer to the surface.Dull, not allowing light to pass through, not transparent nor translucent.
The tenent prefered opaque glasses for the windows rather than the transparent ones as he was particular about privacy.
7. Mimicry: (Noun) Imitation of someone / something for comic effect.
The Mimicry show was highly uproarious & entertaining.
8.Opalescence: (Noun). BRIGHT, reflecting different colors as the surrounding light changes. ( sort of psychedellic?)
The Dance show was a super hit with all its stage opalescence
Source: Allwords.com
2006-09-14 22:10:58 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I suggest m-w.com for vocab issues like this:
Tendril: N- a leaf, stipule, or stem modified into a slender spirally coiling sensitive organ serving to attach a climbing plant to its support
Inscrutable: ADJ- not readily investigated, interpreted, or understood : MYSTERIOUS
Barb: N - a sharp projection extending backward (as from the point of an arrow or fishhook) and preventing easy extraction
Bewilder: Trans V- to perplex or confuse especially by a complexity, variety, or multitude of objects or considerations
Opalescence: ADJ- reflecting an iridescent(a lustrous rainbowlike play of color ) light
Croon: V- to sing or speak in a gentle murmuring manner
Opaque: ADJ- blocking the passage of radiant energy and especially light
OR
hard to understand or explain
Mimicry: N- the action, practice, or art of mimicking (to imitate closely )
Those are exactly copied off M-W.com, so you might want to paraphrase them to use in class. Hope that helps!
2006-09-13 17:46:08 · answer #4 · answered by alchemicalstann 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
3.) I think Barb sounds like something sharp..or for protection, like barbed wire, or the barb of a stingray (RIP Steve).
7.) Opaque is something that isn't transparent, or the opposite, like frosted glass or anything that you can't see through, like a tea coaster, lol
4.) Bewilder is something that is un-imaginable or confused, like "That kid was totally bewildered at the sight of his GCSE papers".
5.) I can't be arsed typing this one, but I searched it < http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Opalescence @ WikiPedia>
6.) Croon sounds like when you cuddle up to somebody, or show effecion or whatever.
That's all I'll leave :)
Good luck ;)
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2006-09-13 18:02:58 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
use yahoo dictionary
2006-09-13 17:39:32 · answer #6 · answered by scornedgypsy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
go to wordsmyth.net
2006-09-13 17:41:54 · answer #7 · answered by voiceoverman 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋