Something ominous is a sign of trouble or a warning that something bad is going to happen.

Why might smoke be an ominous sight?

If you confound a person, you surprise or confuse him.

What kind of question might confound you?

A person who feels miserable feels uncomfortable or unhappy.

How might a cold make you feel miserable?

Someone who is gracious is pleasant and polite.

What would be a gracious way to thank

someone for a gift?

Someone who beams is grinning.

If a teacher beams at you, what might you just

have done?

People who have self-assurance are confident and sure of themselves.

What is a sing that a speaker has self-

assurance?

When you monitor something, you regularly check its progress.

How would you monitor someone’s temperature?

A thing that has been exposed has been uncovered and has lost it protection from its surroundings.

What might happen if your feet are exposed to the sun for a long time?

If you installed a piece of equipment, you put it into make it ready to use.

Why might you need to install a battery in a toy?

When an event is looming, it seems likely to happen soon.

What clues might tell you that a thunderstorm is

looming in the distance?