Sparkle Words Week 2

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countenance (n)

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a look or expression; the face as an indication of mood, emotion, or character

My mom’s countenance showed her frustration at the mess we left in the living room.

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manifest (adj)

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easily perceived by the senses and especially by the sense of sight; easily understood or obvious

From the hanging heads and slumped shoulders, it was manifest that our team felt defeated.

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manifest (v)

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to make evidence or certain by showing or displaying

Emory’s joy manifested across her face as she read her acceptance letter..

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manifest (n)

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a list of passengers or an invoice of cargo for a ship or plane

The authorities carefully checked the plane’s manifest, but they did not find who they were looking for..

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languor (n)

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weakness or weariness of body or mind; listless inertia (staying at rest)

We lay around the pool in complete languor while listening to music and eating popsicles.

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derision (n)

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the use of ridicule or disrespect to show contempt or dislike

Politicians are often the target of derision by their opponents.

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procure (v)

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to get possession of something; to obtain something by specific care and effort

After filling out tons of paperwork, we procured the necessary documents to travel to Australia.

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profound (adj)

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having intellectual depth and insight; characterized by intensity of feeling or quality

Living in a foreign country as a child had a profound impact on how Elizabeth viewed the world.

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prodigious (adj)

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causing amazement or wonder; extraordinary in bulk, quality or degree; resembling or befitting a prodigy

From a young age, Ethan's prodigious vocabulary impressed his parents and teachers.

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placate (v)

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to soothe or pacify by giving what is wanted; to appease

The frustrated parents attempted to placate the cranky toddler with a new toy, but the child continued to cry.