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Vocab Unit 1
Vocab for Unit 1
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Breach | (Noun) A gap in a wall, barrier, or defense. |
| Deadlock | (Noun) A situation, typically one involving opposing parties, in which no progress can be made. |
| Debris | (Noun) Scattered fragments, typically of something wrecked or destroyed. |
| Opinionated | (Adjective) Conceitedly assertive and dogmatic in one's opinions |
| Salvage | (Verb) Rescue (a wrecked or disabled ship or its cargo) from loss at sea. |
| Diffuse | (Verb) Spread or cause to spread over a wide area or among a large number of people. |
| Compensate | (Verb) Give (someone) something, typically money, in recognition of loss, suffering, or injury incurred; recompense. |
| Erratic | (Adjective) Not even or regular in pattern or movement; unpredictable. |
| Mediocre | (Adjective) Of only moderate quality; not very good. |
| Fortify | (Verb) Strengthen (a place) with defensive works so as to protect it against attack. |