Conflicting News Reports on the Fate of the Sinking Titanic

noun

a terrible experience

"Her passengers have been taken off to other vessels, only to have to face a second ordeal, as they are to be again transferred to the Baltic, of the White Star line, this afternoon."

adjective

equipped

"The largest, most luxurious and best appointed vessel ever laid down, she seemed proof against any disaster..."

adverb

requiring serious attention

Captain E. S. Smith, admiral of the White Star fleet of liners and in command of the Titanic, realized acutely the danger to his passengers.

noun

the area around or near a particular place

"The only hope for her passengers seemed to be from vessels in her immediate vicinity."

verb

to be unstable; to rise and fall

Stocks can fluctuate on a daily basis, making it difficult to determine when to buy or sell one.

noun

being awesome or impressive

The Palace of Versailles was designed to show the grandeur of the French court.

adjective

supposed; related to a hypothesis

For my physics homework, I must come up with a hypothetical situation.

adjective

new or different

The inventor's innovative designs for flying machines stunned his audience.

noun

a subtle difference in meaning

Body-language experts even understand the nuances of facial expressions.

verb

to bring about significant change

Instagram revolutionized the travel industry and how people choose which places to visit.