Word 7- Prodigius (Video)

-Mitch and Jordan ( for the words prodigius and transcendental, I didn't get them off the list because i don't have adobe reader to open the word list but we still have 8 words in our word blog from the list and 1 slang word so everything should be good)

Our word is Prodigius. [pruh-dij-uhs]

Adjective

Definition:
1-extraordinary in size, amount, extent, degree, force, etc.
2-wonderful or marvelous.

This is a picture of king kong. He is a giant, prodigius monkey. Monkeys are normally smaller than humans, the fact that hes the size of 1000 humans means that he is very prodigius; one definition of prodigius is extraordinary in size.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wdp1jC3Ifyg

The Great Wall of China fits the word "Prodigius" the best because its extraordinary in size AND wonderful/marvelous. It's a perfect place and video to describe this word. From now on you can say The prodigius wall of China, it has a much higher meaning and describes it perfectly.

Sentences:
1. The monster was prodigius, he would make the space needle look like nothing if he was standing next to it.
2. The Great Wall Of Chine is prodigius, it stretches for almost 5000 miles and it's a very great feat.

The word prodigius is best used when your with smart people, like scientists, parents, teachers, coaches, etc. Most people like close friends or family wouldn't know the meaning of this word and then you'll have to explain it. It would be better to just say "amazing" or "awesome" when your with friends and family.

Synonym:
My word is a lot like awesome or amazing but it's different because it's almost like combining these two words. It's also a lot like huge or gigantic but different because it describes something monstrous or amazingly big.

Antonym:
My words the opposite of disgraceful. Prodigious means huge, wonderful, marverlous, and awesome. Disgraceful means embarrasing, weak, small, its the exact opposite of prodigious.

I would give prodigious a 2 out of 5 stars because its basiacally a smart persons way of saying amazing, huge, or awesome. I would prefer to say awesome because it's more widely known to everyone and ive never heard anyone say "prodijius" to me. The good thing about this word though is this can make you seem smart when your applying for a job or college.