2011 school pronouncer guide - Home Dutton Elementary

107. duodenum \ TdVESdGnEm \
108. Pompeii \ pBmSpC \
[TdyVESdGnEm, dVSBdFnEm]
[pBmSpCTG]
109. resplendence \ rDSsplendEn(t)s \
[rGSsplendEn(t)s]
110. phalanx \ SfCTlaNks \
[SfaTlaNks]
111. elucidate \ DSlVsETdCt \
[GSlVsETdCt, DlSyVsETdCt]
112. bereavement \ bDSrGvmEnt \
[no alternate pronunciation(s)]
113. virulently \ SvirElEntlG \
[SviryElEntlG]
114. nebulosity \ TnebyESlBsEZG \
[no alternate pronunciation(s)]
[This word is from Latin.]
a noun (Webster’s Third page 702, column 2)
the first, shortest, and widest part of the small intestine.
A muscle opens and closes the passageway from the stomach
into the duodenum.
[This word is from an Italian geographical name.]
a noun (Webster’s Third page 1762, column 2)
a moderate to deep reddish brown.
Nancy’s favorite earth tone is Pompeii.
[This word is from a word that went from Latin to English.]
a noun (Webster’s Third page 1935, column 1)
the quality or state of shining brilliantly.
The resplendence of the sunset over Loon Lake enticed Eric to
stay one more day.
[This word is from Greek.]
a noun (Webster’s Third page 1693, column 1)
a group or body in close formation.
Sarah craned her neck in wonder as the phalanx of military jets
flew over in tight formation.
[This word is from Latin.]
a verb (Webster’s Third page 738, column 1)
make intelligible by clear explanation or careful analysis.
Without the critical notes that elucidate her philosophy textbook,
Belinda would be lost in the course.
[This word is originally English.]
a noun (Webster’s Third page 206, column 1)
deprivation; especially : loss of a loved one by death.
Some scientific studies have shown that bereavement, such as
the loss of a spouse, can affect one’s immunity to illness.
[The first part of this word is from an originally Latin word, and
the second part is an English combining form.]
an adverb (Webster’s Third page 2556, column 2)
in a manner full of bitter malicious hatred.
The campaign turned virulently hostile as the candidates
exchanged nasty personal insults.
[This word is from Latin.]
a noun (Webster’s Third page 1510, column 3)
the quality or state of being unclear, hazy, or indistinct.
The author’s nebulosity invited several different interpretations
of his work.
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