Vocabulary 4 Presentation
Leigha Fisher
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THE WORD IS...
annunciation (n.)
1. an announcement; a proclamation
2. (usually capitalized) in Christian thought, the announcement by the angel Gabriel to Mary that she would give birth to the son of God
annunciate (v.)
annunciator (n.)
ROOTS
an "to"
nuncio, nunciare, nunciavi, nunciatum "to announce"
SYNONYMS
Definition 1:
advertisement
declaration
announcement
notification
publication
Definition 2:
Since this is an event there are no synonyms for it
ANTONYMS
Definition 1:
concealment
Definition 2:
Also no direct antonyms for this use of the word
PRACTICE!
Choose the letter in which the word in bold-faced type is used incorrectly.
a. The purpose of my annunciation was so everyone was aware of the news.
b. Paul Revere is known for making the annunciation about the British arrival, thus giving the colonists time to prepare.
c. The doctor annunciated the arrival of the new born baby to the family.
d. The Church had an impressive display of the annunciation, which accurately portrayed the angel Gabriel appearing before Mary.