Vocabulary Unit 1:
1. celebrity: (n) a well-known person; someone who is famous
2. counsel: (n) opinions or ideas given for a plan of action; a talk that leads to a decision; a lawyer
(v) to give advice or an opinion; to offer help
3. demonstrate: (v) to clearly explain, show, or prove with examples, models or experiments; to gather in public to support an opinion or a cause
4. drowsy(adjective): ready to fall asleep, sleepy
5. essential (adjective): of the highest importance, necessary (n) something necessary or very important
6. hardship: (n) something that causes suffering or difficulty; a condition that is hard to bear
7. haul: (v) to move by pulling, dragging, or carting, sometimes in a vehicle; to apply force to transport something (n) the amount taken or won at one time
8. humble: (adjective) low in rank or position; plain, not proud or grand (verb) to talk away one's spirit, power, fame or independence
9. pledge: (n) something, such as money, that is promised for a good cause; a promise to fulfill an agreement (v) to promise
10.sincere (adjective); without pretending; with honesty and real feeling
11. stampede: (n) a wild rush of animals or people, usually when frightened (v) to run away or cause to scatter in a wild manner, often in panic; to rush forward together as a crowd
12. suitable (adjective): just right or appropriate; well matched
1. celebrity: (n) a well-known person; someone who is famous
2. counsel: (n) opinions or ideas given for a plan of action; a talk that leads to a decision; a lawyer
(v) to give advice or an opinion; to offer help
3. demonstrate: (v) to clearly explain, show, or prove with examples, models or experiments; to gather in public to support an opinion or a cause
4. drowsy(adjective): ready to fall asleep, sleepy
5. essential (adjective): of the highest importance, necessary (n) something necessary or very important
6. hardship: (n) something that causes suffering or difficulty; a condition that is hard to bear
7. haul: (v) to move by pulling, dragging, or carting, sometimes in a vehicle; to apply force to transport something (n) the amount taken or won at one time
8. humble: (adjective) low in rank or position; plain, not proud or grand (verb) to talk away one's spirit, power, fame or independence
9. pledge: (n) something, such as money, that is promised for a good cause; a promise to fulfill an agreement (v) to promise
10.sincere (adjective); without pretending; with honesty and real feeling
11. stampede: (n) a wild rush of animals or people, usually when frightened (v) to run away or cause to scatter in a wild manner, often in panic; to rush forward together as a crowd
12. suitable (adjective): just right or appropriate; well matched
Vocabulary Unit 2:
1. annual: (adj) coming each year; once a year; lasting a year.
(n) a book or magazine that comes out once a year; a plant that lives or lasts just one growing season
2. basic: (adj) having to do with the main or starting point of something
(noun, usually plural) key elements or parts
3. competition: (n) trying to outdo others; a game or contest
4. contract: (n) an agreement or understanding that can be enforced by law; a document that explains legal conditions
(v) to make or grow smaller; to come down with, as in a sickness
5. dismiss: (v) to send away or permit to leave; to remove from a job; to stop thinking about
6. neglect: (v) to hold back care or attention; to fail to follow through
(n) a steady lack of care due to carelessness or laziness
7. obtain: (v) to get or gain through some effort
8. portion: (n) a section or piece; a part of a whole; a serving of food
9. recall: (v) to bring back to mind; to ask to return
(n) the ability or act of remembering
10. sponsor: (n) one who helps or takes responsibility for another person or group; a person or business that pays for an ad on radio or television
(v) to act as a sponsor to a group, person, or event
11. stern: (adj) not kindly or gentle; harsh-looking
(n) the back end of the boat
12. vacant: (adj) not used, filled or lived in; without thought or expression
1. annual: (adj) coming each year; once a year; lasting a year.
(n) a book or magazine that comes out once a year; a plant that lives or lasts just one growing season
2. basic: (adj) having to do with the main or starting point of something
(noun, usually plural) key elements or parts
3. competition: (n) trying to outdo others; a game or contest
4. contract: (n) an agreement or understanding that can be enforced by law; a document that explains legal conditions
(v) to make or grow smaller; to come down with, as in a sickness
5. dismiss: (v) to send away or permit to leave; to remove from a job; to stop thinking about
6. neglect: (v) to hold back care or attention; to fail to follow through
(n) a steady lack of care due to carelessness or laziness
7. obtain: (v) to get or gain through some effort
8. portion: (n) a section or piece; a part of a whole; a serving of food
9. recall: (v) to bring back to mind; to ask to return
(n) the ability or act of remembering
10. sponsor: (n) one who helps or takes responsibility for another person or group; a person or business that pays for an ad on radio or television
(v) to act as a sponsor to a group, person, or event
11. stern: (adj) not kindly or gentle; harsh-looking
(n) the back end of the boat
12. vacant: (adj) not used, filled or lived in; without thought or expression
Unit 3 Vocabulary:
- attractive: (adj) pleasing to the eye, mind, or senses ; having the power to draw attention
- burden: (noun) something that is carried, a load; something that is very hard to bear (Verb) to weigh down or put too heavy a load on
- consent: (verb) to agree or approve; to give permission (noun) approval or permission
- dependable: (adjective) capable of being relied on; trustworthy
- indicate: (verb) to point to or point out; to be a sign of; to state or express briefly
- previous: (adjective) coming before in time or order
- qualify: (verb) to be or become fit for something; to limit or narrow the meaning of
- response: (noun) a reply or answer a reaction to something
- shabby: (adjective) worn or faded from use or wear; dressed in worn-out clotehs; not fair or generous
- thaw: (verb) to melt or cause to melt; to warm up gradually (noun) a period of weather warm enough to melt ice and snow
- urgent: (adjective) needing or demanding immediate action or attention
Unit 4 Vocabulary
1. ambush: (verb) to make a surprise attack from a hidden place
(noun) a surprise attack
2. calculate: (verb) to find out by adding, subtracting, multiplying, or dividing; to figure out by reason or logic
3. contribute: ( verb) to give money, effort, or items for a cause; to hand in for publication
4. dread: (verb) to be afraid; to fear or feel deep worry
(noun) deep fear or uneasiness over what may happen
5. employ: (verb) to make use of; to put to work on a job or task for pay
6. extend: (verb) to stretch out, make or last longer; to give or offer
7. frantic: (adjective) very excited or upset; marked by fast, wild, or nervous action
8. initial: (adjective) beginning or first
(noun) the first letter of a name or word
(verb) to mark or sign with one's initials
9. routine: (noun) the regular or fixed way in which a thing is done; an act or skit
(adjective) normal, predictable, or commonly done; repeated by habit
10. stun: (verb) to have a sudden, upsetting effect on the mind or feelings; to shock or daze; to make unable to feel, react, or think
11. sturdy: (adjective) firmly or solidly built; determined
12. yield: (verb) to give in or give way; to produce or bring forth
(noun) the product or amount made or produced
1. ambush: (verb) to make a surprise attack from a hidden place
(noun) a surprise attack
2. calculate: (verb) to find out by adding, subtracting, multiplying, or dividing; to figure out by reason or logic
3. contribute: ( verb) to give money, effort, or items for a cause; to hand in for publication
4. dread: (verb) to be afraid; to fear or feel deep worry
(noun) deep fear or uneasiness over what may happen
5. employ: (verb) to make use of; to put to work on a job or task for pay
6. extend: (verb) to stretch out, make or last longer; to give or offer
7. frantic: (adjective) very excited or upset; marked by fast, wild, or nervous action
8. initial: (adjective) beginning or first
(noun) the first letter of a name or word
(verb) to mark or sign with one's initials
9. routine: (noun) the regular or fixed way in which a thing is done; an act or skit
(adjective) normal, predictable, or commonly done; repeated by habit
10. stun: (verb) to have a sudden, upsetting effect on the mind or feelings; to shock or daze; to make unable to feel, react, or think
11. sturdy: (adjective) firmly or solidly built; determined
12. yield: (verb) to give in or give way; to produce or bring forth
(noun) the product or amount made or produced
Unit 5 Vocabulary:
antique (noun) an object made long ago; something made in the past
(adjective) from the past; very old
baggage (noun) suitcases, bags, packages, equipment, or other items travelers carry; things that get in the way
digest (noun) a shortened version of previously published writings; a magazine that publishes such short versions
(verb) to understand or grasp an idea; to break down food within the body for nourishment
establish (verb) to set up, start, organize, or bring about; to prove beyond doubt
eternal (adjective) lasting for all time; with no beginning or end; continuing forever
haste (noun) speed or quickness of motion; overeager action without caution
humid (adjective) steamy or heavy with moisture; moist or damp
lash (verb) to whip or strike; to scold; to strap down with a rope or cord
(noun) a whip; a blow made by or as if by a whip; an eyelash
oppose (verb) to be against, resist, object to; to be in direct contrast with
pioneer (noun) a person or group that goes first to explore, open, prepare, or settle an area; someone who breaks new ground, as in science or ideas
(verb) to open the way for others to follow
sensible (adjective) showing or having good judgement or reason; aware of
worthy (adjective) having value, importance, or worth; good enough for
antique (noun) an object made long ago; something made in the past
(adjective) from the past; very old
baggage (noun) suitcases, bags, packages, equipment, or other items travelers carry; things that get in the way
digest (noun) a shortened version of previously published writings; a magazine that publishes such short versions
(verb) to understand or grasp an idea; to break down food within the body for nourishment
establish (verb) to set up, start, organize, or bring about; to prove beyond doubt
eternal (adjective) lasting for all time; with no beginning or end; continuing forever
haste (noun) speed or quickness of motion; overeager action without caution
humid (adjective) steamy or heavy with moisture; moist or damp
lash (verb) to whip or strike; to scold; to strap down with a rope or cord
(noun) a whip; a blow made by or as if by a whip; an eyelash
oppose (verb) to be against, resist, object to; to be in direct contrast with
pioneer (noun) a person or group that goes first to explore, open, prepare, or settle an area; someone who breaks new ground, as in science or ideas
(verb) to open the way for others to follow
sensible (adjective) showing or having good judgement or reason; aware of
worthy (adjective) having value, importance, or worth; good enough for
Unit 6 Vocabulary
blossom (noun) a flower or group of flowers; the state or time of flowering
(verb) to have or produce flowers; to develop, open up, or appear
collide (verb) to strike against each other with force; to clash
constant (adjective) never stopping; recurring; staying the same; loyal, steady
(noun) something that does not change or vary
content (adjective) please with or accepting of; not wanting anything else
(noun) an amount that is held or contained; the meaning or subject of
distract (verb) to draw attention to something else; cause to turn aside; to disturb
drought (noun) a long time without rain; a prolonged shortage
foul (adjective) unpleasant to the senses; dirty or polluted; dishonorable; against the rules of a sport or game; stormy or rainy
(noun) a violation of the rules; a ball that goes outside boundary lines
(verb) to pollute or make filthy; to break the rules of a game; to hit a foul
noble (adjective) of high birth or rank; outstanding; of good moral character
(noun) someone of high birth or rank
policy (noun) a plan, set of rules, or way to act; a written insurance contract
quiver (noun) a case to hold arrows; a trembling motion
(verb) to shake or tremble
slight (adjective) small in size or degree; not much; not important
(verb) to treat as unimportant; to make light of
(noun) an act of neglect or discourtesy
tidy (adjective) neat and in good order; comfortable or large in amount
(verb) to put things in neat or proper order
Unit 7 Vocabulary
accurate: (adj) without errors, completely correct; conforming to the truth
alert: (adjective) watchful and ready to act; quick to understand and act
(noun) readiness; an alarm; a time when an alarm is in effect
(verb) to warn or make aware of
ancestor: (noun) a family member who lived in an earlier time
disaster: (noun) a terrible event that brings great danger or suffering; a great loss
elementary: (adjective) related to the simplest or beginning level or something
envy: (noun) resentment for what someone has; a person or object that is envied
(verb) to resent and want what someone else has
epidemic: (adj) spreading to a very large group at the same time; contagious
(noun) a rapid, widespread outbreak of a disease
feeble: (adj) having little strength or force; without energy or authority
penetrate: (verb) to enter or force a way through or into; to see into
romp: (noun) a spirited, carefree, or noisy fun; something that suggests merry play
(verb) to run or play in a lively or carefree way; to win easily
staple: (noun) a u-shaped wire that fastens material by piercing and bending; a major product, material, part, or item regularly used
(verb) to fasten with staples
(adj) chief, principal; needed or used regularly
survive: (verb) to stay alive or continue to exist; to keep on going; to live longer than
accurate: (adj) without errors, completely correct; conforming to the truth
alert: (adjective) watchful and ready to act; quick to understand and act
(noun) readiness; an alarm; a time when an alarm is in effect
(verb) to warn or make aware of
ancestor: (noun) a family member who lived in an earlier time
disaster: (noun) a terrible event that brings great danger or suffering; a great loss
elementary: (adjective) related to the simplest or beginning level or something
envy: (noun) resentment for what someone has; a person or object that is envied
(verb) to resent and want what someone else has
epidemic: (adj) spreading to a very large group at the same time; contagious
(noun) a rapid, widespread outbreak of a disease
feeble: (adj) having little strength or force; without energy or authority
penetrate: (verb) to enter or force a way through or into; to see into
romp: (noun) a spirited, carefree, or noisy fun; something that suggests merry play
(verb) to run or play in a lively or carefree way; to win easily
staple: (noun) a u-shaped wire that fastens material by piercing and bending; a major product, material, part, or item regularly used
(verb) to fasten with staples
(adj) chief, principal; needed or used regularly
survive: (verb) to stay alive or continue to exist; to keep on going; to live longer than
Unit 8 Vocabulary
awkward: (adj) not skillful or graceful; hard to handle; embarrassing
clatter: (verb) to make short, sharp sounds by rattling or banging together
(noun) a hard, rattling sound; busy excitement; noisy chattering
gallant: (adjective) showy in appearance; brave; showing courtesy; very attentive to (noun) a fashionable young gentleman; suitor
lukewarm: (adj) only moderately warm, not hot but not cold; without enthusiasm
plentiful: (adjective) in great supply, easily available; more than enough
ration: (noun) a portion of food for one meal or one day; food or supplies; a share
(verb) to pass out in limited portions, to limit the use of
reserve: (verb) to hold back or set aside; to save for future use
(noun) something set aside for a certain purpose; something stored for later use
scholar: (noun) a learned person; an expert in field of study; someone who studies with a teacher a student who gets a gift of money to pay for education
smolder: (verb) to burn slowly with smoke but no flame; to show pent-up feelings
trudge: (verb) to walk or march slowly and with difficulty or tiredness (noun) a long, tiring walk
volunteer: (noun) a person who chooses to join or to do a service; someone who gives time or effort without pay
(verb) to offer one’s services; to do or say freely
weary: (adjective) feeling tired, worn out; having no more patience
(verb) to make tired; to grow tired
awkward: (adj) not skillful or graceful; hard to handle; embarrassing
clatter: (verb) to make short, sharp sounds by rattling or banging together
(noun) a hard, rattling sound; busy excitement; noisy chattering
gallant: (adjective) showy in appearance; brave; showing courtesy; very attentive to (noun) a fashionable young gentleman; suitor
lukewarm: (adj) only moderately warm, not hot but not cold; without enthusiasm
plentiful: (adjective) in great supply, easily available; more than enough
ration: (noun) a portion of food for one meal or one day; food or supplies; a share
(verb) to pass out in limited portions, to limit the use of
reserve: (verb) to hold back or set aside; to save for future use
(noun) something set aside for a certain purpose; something stored for later use
scholar: (noun) a learned person; an expert in field of study; someone who studies with a teacher a student who gets a gift of money to pay for education
smolder: (verb) to burn slowly with smoke but no flame; to show pent-up feelings
trudge: (verb) to walk or march slowly and with difficulty or tiredness (noun) a long, tiring walk
volunteer: (noun) a person who chooses to join or to do a service; someone who gives time or effort without pay
(verb) to offer one’s services; to do or say freely
weary: (adjective) feeling tired, worn out; having no more patience
(verb) to make tired; to grow tired
Vocabulary Unit 9 :
convict: (verb) to prove or judge to be guilty (noun) a person who has been proven guilty of a crime and sentenced to prison; someone who is serving a long prison term
discipline: (noun) punishment; training that results in obedience and self-control; orderly behavior; control gained by enforcing rules of conduct; a branch of knowledge (verb) to punish; to train in proper behavior; to bring under control
dungeon: (noun) a dark room or cell used as a prison, usually underground
earnest: (adjective) serious, important, or grave
enclose: (verb) to surround on every side; to close up inside or fence off; to include with something else
gradual (adjective) happening step-by-step or by degrees; changing little by little
grumble (verb) to complain angrily but not loudly; to growl (noun) a growling sound; a muttered complaint
jagged (adjective) with a rough or sharp edge; irregular or harsh
nourish (verb) to feed or help grow and develop; to support
provision (noun) the act of supplying or making available; a stock of food or supplies; a step taken in advance; a condition, as in a contract (verb) to supply with food or materials
treaty (noun) an agreement or contract between countries, arrived at after talks and compromise; the legal document representing such an agreement
uneasy (adjective) feeling worried or unsure; causing discomfort
convict: (verb) to prove or judge to be guilty (noun) a person who has been proven guilty of a crime and sentenced to prison; someone who is serving a long prison term
discipline: (noun) punishment; training that results in obedience and self-control; orderly behavior; control gained by enforcing rules of conduct; a branch of knowledge (verb) to punish; to train in proper behavior; to bring under control
dungeon: (noun) a dark room or cell used as a prison, usually underground
earnest: (adjective) serious, important, or grave
enclose: (verb) to surround on every side; to close up inside or fence off; to include with something else
gradual (adjective) happening step-by-step or by degrees; changing little by little
grumble (verb) to complain angrily but not loudly; to growl (noun) a growling sound; a muttered complaint
jagged (adjective) with a rough or sharp edge; irregular or harsh
nourish (verb) to feed or help grow and develop; to support
provision (noun) the act of supplying or making available; a stock of food or supplies; a step taken in advance; a condition, as in a contract (verb) to supply with food or materials
treaty (noun) an agreement or contract between countries, arrived at after talks and compromise; the legal document representing such an agreement
uneasy (adjective) feeling worried or unsure; causing discomfort
Vocabulary Unit 10:
distress: (verb) to trouble or upset; to cause worry or stress; to make unhappy
(noun) deep worry or suffering; being in danger or in trouble
drench: (verb) to wet or soak through and through; to cover or fill completely
dwell: (verb) to live, especially in a particular place; to remain, stay; to keep one’s attention on something
juvenile: (adjective) not fully grown; of or meant for children or young people; foolish or immature
(noun) a young person or individual
outstanding: (adjective) standing apart from others due to excellence; unpaid
proceed (verb) to go on or continue in an orderly way; to start again after a pause; to start an action, move
register (noun) an official record book; the range of a voice or musical instrument; a machine that records data
(verb) to sign up; to show on a scale; to note or understand
sift (verb) to put through a strainer to separate or break up lumps; to sort through or examine
spree (noun) a lively or wild outburst of activity
tardy (adjective) not on time, delayed; slow-moving
unfit (adjective) not suitable or proper; not good enough; unhealthy
variety (noun) change, lack of sameness; a number of different forms or types; a category of plants or animals
distress: (verb) to trouble or upset; to cause worry or stress; to make unhappy
(noun) deep worry or suffering; being in danger or in trouble
drench: (verb) to wet or soak through and through; to cover or fill completely
dwell: (verb) to live, especially in a particular place; to remain, stay; to keep one’s attention on something
juvenile: (adjective) not fully grown; of or meant for children or young people; foolish or immature
(noun) a young person or individual
outstanding: (adjective) standing apart from others due to excellence; unpaid
proceed (verb) to go on or continue in an orderly way; to start again after a pause; to start an action, move
register (noun) an official record book; the range of a voice or musical instrument; a machine that records data
(verb) to sign up; to show on a scale; to note or understand
sift (verb) to put through a strainer to separate or break up lumps; to sort through or examine
spree (noun) a lively or wild outburst of activity
tardy (adjective) not on time, delayed; slow-moving
unfit (adjective) not suitable or proper; not good enough; unhealthy
variety (noun) change, lack of sameness; a number of different forms or types; a category of plants or animals
Unit 12 Vocabulary
bristle: (noun) a stiff, short hair or fiber
(verb) to have hair standing on end; to show anger
circular: (adjective) in some way like a circle, round; indirect
(noun) a leaflet or printed advertisement meant to be given to many people
coarse: (adjective) low, common, or of poor quality; made of comparatively large parts; rough to the touch; using bad manners or rude language
discard: (verb) to get rid of or throw away
(noun) something cast off or thrown away
extreme: (adjective) to the highest or greatest degree; exaggerated; farthest possible
(noun) the highest, farthest, or greatest; one end of a range
focus: (noun) sharpness or clarity; the center of activity or interest
(verb) to correct for sharpness and clarity; to concentrate
grasp: (verb) to take hold with the arms or hands; to take eagerly; to understand
(noun) the ability to achieve; understanding
inspire: (verb) to guide, excite, uplight, or encourage; to bring about or cause
magnify: (verb) to increase in importance, exaggerate; to make bigger
marine: (adjective) related to the sea or the seagoing branches of the armed forces
(noun) a soldier who serves on a ship, a member of the U.S. Marine Corps
quake: (verb) to shake or move back and forth; to tremble
(noun) a shaking back and forth or trembling; an earthquake
troublesome: (adjective) difficult; causing annoyance, bother, or worry
bristle: (noun) a stiff, short hair or fiber
(verb) to have hair standing on end; to show anger
circular: (adjective) in some way like a circle, round; indirect
(noun) a leaflet or printed advertisement meant to be given to many people
coarse: (adjective) low, common, or of poor quality; made of comparatively large parts; rough to the touch; using bad manners or rude language
discard: (verb) to get rid of or throw away
(noun) something cast off or thrown away
extreme: (adjective) to the highest or greatest degree; exaggerated; farthest possible
(noun) the highest, farthest, or greatest; one end of a range
focus: (noun) sharpness or clarity; the center of activity or interest
(verb) to correct for sharpness and clarity; to concentrate
grasp: (verb) to take hold with the arms or hands; to take eagerly; to understand
(noun) the ability to achieve; understanding
inspire: (verb) to guide, excite, uplight, or encourage; to bring about or cause
magnify: (verb) to increase in importance, exaggerate; to make bigger
marine: (adjective) related to the sea or the seagoing branches of the armed forces
(noun) a soldier who serves on a ship, a member of the U.S. Marine Corps
quake: (verb) to shake or move back and forth; to tremble
(noun) a shaking back and forth or trembling; an earthquake
troublesome: (adjective) difficult; causing annoyance, bother, or worry
Unit 13 Vocabulary
abstract: (adjective) having to do with an idea or quality rather than an object; hard to understand; (in art) with little likeness to real people or things
ally: (verb) to unite or join for a special purpose; (noun) a person or country joined with another for a special purpose
appoint: (verb) to choose (someone) for a position or duty; to decide on
attentive: (adjective) paying attention; thoughtful and polite
bonus: (noun) something extra or beyond what is owed or expected
carefree: (adjective) without troubles, worries or responsibilities
courtesy: (noun) polite, thoughtful, or considerate behavior; a polite act; a favor
manufacture: (verb) to make something, especially using machinery; to make up
mistrust: (noun) a lack of confidence (verb) to have no confidence in; to be suspicious of; to doubt
noticeable: (adjective) easy to see; likely to be observed; worthy of attention
overthrow: (verb) to overturn; to bring about the fall of or end of; (noun) an act of bringing down; defeat
peculiar: (adjective) not like the normal or usual; odd or curious; belonging to a particular group, person, place or thing
abstract: (adjective) having to do with an idea or quality rather than an object; hard to understand; (in art) with little likeness to real people or things
ally: (verb) to unite or join for a special purpose; (noun) a person or country joined with another for a special purpose
appoint: (verb) to choose (someone) for a position or duty; to decide on
attentive: (adjective) paying attention; thoughtful and polite
bonus: (noun) something extra or beyond what is owed or expected
carefree: (adjective) without troubles, worries or responsibilities
courtesy: (noun) polite, thoughtful, or considerate behavior; a polite act; a favor
manufacture: (verb) to make something, especially using machinery; to make up
mistrust: (noun) a lack of confidence (verb) to have no confidence in; to be suspicious of; to doubt
noticeable: (adjective) easy to see; likely to be observed; worthy of attention
overthrow: (verb) to overturn; to bring about the fall of or end of; (noun) an act of bringing down; defeat
peculiar: (adjective) not like the normal or usual; odd or curious; belonging to a particular group, person, place or thing
Unit 14 Vocabulary
absolute: (adjective) without flaws or imperfections; without limits; without doubt
arena: (noun) an enclosed space used for sports or shows; a field of interest, activity, conflict or debate
compliment: (noun) a remark or action that shows admiration, praise, or approval; (used in the plural) good wishes
(verb) to give praise or admiration to
deliberate: (verb) to think about or discuss very carefully
(adjective) done or said on purpose; careful; at a slow pace
dense: (adjective) close or packed together; thick; stupid
dominant: (adjective) above all others; leading or controlling; having the most power
hazardous: (adjective) involving risk or danger
huddle: (verb) to crowd close together; to form a closely packed group; to get together to discuss something (noun) a tightly packed group; a meeting or discussion; in football, a quick meeting of players on the field to plan the next play
necessity: (noun) something that cannot be avoided or done without; great need
offend: (verb) to break a law or rule; to cause hurt feelings, anger, or injury
regain: (verb) to get back; to reach again
thorough: (adjective) carried out to completion; complete in every detail; extremely careful or exact
absolute: (adjective) without flaws or imperfections; without limits; without doubt
arena: (noun) an enclosed space used for sports or shows; a field of interest, activity, conflict or debate
compliment: (noun) a remark or action that shows admiration, praise, or approval; (used in the plural) good wishes
(verb) to give praise or admiration to
deliberate: (verb) to think about or discuss very carefully
(adjective) done or said on purpose; careful; at a slow pace
dense: (adjective) close or packed together; thick; stupid
dominant: (adjective) above all others; leading or controlling; having the most power
hazardous: (adjective) involving risk or danger
huddle: (verb) to crowd close together; to form a closely packed group; to get together to discuss something (noun) a tightly packed group; a meeting or discussion; in football, a quick meeting of players on the field to plan the next play
necessity: (noun) something that cannot be avoided or done without; great need
offend: (verb) to break a law or rule; to cause hurt feelings, anger, or injury
regain: (verb) to get back; to reach again
thorough: (adjective) carried out to completion; complete in every detail; extremely careful or exact
Unit 15 Vocabulary:
adopt: (verb) to take another person’s child into one’s family; to use as one’s own; to accept or approve
agile: (adjective) capable of moving easily, quickly, and gracefully; mentally quick
analyze: (verb) to study the parts of something in order to understand what it is, how it is put together, or how it works; to study carefully or in detail
assist: (verb) to give support or help
(noun) the act of helping; in sports, an action that helps a teammate score or get a player out
babble: (verb) to talk foolishly or too much; to make meaningless sounds; to make a gurgling sound
(noun) a mix of meaningless sounds, usually as made by water
captivity: (noun) the state of being confined or held against one’s will
drab: (noun) an olive brown or brownish gray color
(adjective) marked by dullness; like the color drab; cheerless
fatal: (adjective) causing death, destruction, or ruin
generosity: (noun) the quality of being charitable to others in thought or action; willingness to give; an act of giving
genuine: (adjective) real, actually being what something appears to be; true or reliable; sincere or honest
illegal: (adjective) against the law; against the rules
merit: (noun) the fact of deserving something; a quality that deserves reward or praise; worth or value
(verb) to deserve, be worthy of
adopt: (verb) to take another person’s child into one’s family; to use as one’s own; to accept or approve
agile: (adjective) capable of moving easily, quickly, and gracefully; mentally quick
analyze: (verb) to study the parts of something in order to understand what it is, how it is put together, or how it works; to study carefully or in detail
assist: (verb) to give support or help
(noun) the act of helping; in sports, an action that helps a teammate score or get a player out
babble: (verb) to talk foolishly or too much; to make meaningless sounds; to make a gurgling sound
(noun) a mix of meaningless sounds, usually as made by water
captivity: (noun) the state of being confined or held against one’s will
drab: (noun) an olive brown or brownish gray color
(adjective) marked by dullness; like the color drab; cheerless
fatal: (adjective) causing death, destruction, or ruin
generosity: (noun) the quality of being charitable to others in thought or action; willingness to give; an act of giving
genuine: (adjective) real, actually being what something appears to be; true or reliable; sincere or honest
illegal: (adjective) against the law; against the rules
merit: (noun) the fact of deserving something; a quality that deserves reward or praise; worth or value
(verb) to deserve, be worthy of
Unit 17 Vocabulary
approximate: (adjective) almost exact or correct
(verb) to come close to or approach
construct: (verb) to make or build by fitting parts together
crude: (adjective) done or made without skill or care
decline: (verb) to refuse to accept or do something
(noun) a decrease in influence, strength, or amount
distinct: (adjective) not alike; different from others
evidence: (adjective) clear or plain to see
impulse: (noun) a sudden wish or urge to do something
interpret: (verb) to explain the meaning of importance of
orient: (verb) to adjust or adapt to a new or unfamiliar situation; to find one’s position in relation to new surroundings
sector: (noun)a part or division of something; the part of a circle included between two radii
submit: (verb) to present or hand in something; to surrender or give in to someone or something
zest: (noun) a strong interest or enjoyment
approximate: (adjective) almost exact or correct
(verb) to come close to or approach
construct: (verb) to make or build by fitting parts together
crude: (adjective) done or made without skill or care
decline: (verb) to refuse to accept or do something
(noun) a decrease in influence, strength, or amount
distinct: (adjective) not alike; different from others
evidence: (adjective) clear or plain to see
impulse: (noun) a sudden wish or urge to do something
interpret: (verb) to explain the meaning of importance of
orient: (verb) to adjust or adapt to a new or unfamiliar situation; to find one’s position in relation to new surroundings
sector: (noun)a part or division of something; the part of a circle included between two radii
submit: (verb) to present or hand in something; to surrender or give in to someone or something
zest: (noun) a strong interest or enjoyment
Unit 18 Vocabulary
abide (verb) to live in a place; to put up with; to have patience with
contrast: (noun) a difference between things being compared
(verb) to compare for differences
depress: (verb) to make someone sad; to discourage
dismal: (adjective) dreary, gloomy; showing a lack of hope
dispose: (verb) to put in a certain place
exaggerate: (verb) to enlarge a statement beyond what is true
indifferent: (adjective) having or showing a lack of interest
jubilant: (adjective) showing great joy or excitement
manual: (noun) a book of instructions; a handbook
(adjective) involving the use of the hands
originate: (verb) to bring into being
recognition: (noun) the act of recognizing; acknowledgement of achievement
tribute: (noun) something given to show thanks; a compliment
abide (verb) to live in a place; to put up with; to have patience with
contrast: (noun) a difference between things being compared
(verb) to compare for differences
depress: (verb) to make someone sad; to discourage
dismal: (adjective) dreary, gloomy; showing a lack of hope
dispose: (verb) to put in a certain place
exaggerate: (verb) to enlarge a statement beyond what is true
indifferent: (adjective) having or showing a lack of interest
jubilant: (adjective) showing great joy or excitement
manual: (noun) a book of instructions; a handbook
(adjective) involving the use of the hands
originate: (verb) to bring into being
recognition: (noun) the act of recognizing; acknowledgement of achievement
tribute: (noun) something given to show thanks; a compliment