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McGraw Hill Unit 1
Vocabulary
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| banner | a piece of cloth with a design on it |
| prospered | successful or thrive |
| scroll | a roll of paper with writing |
| conquered | to overcome by force |
| reluctantly | unwilling |
| summoned | ordered to appear or called |
| vaguely | not clear |
| approve | to have a favorable opinion-say yes |
| presence | being in a certain place at a certain time |
| bruised | black and blue mark on the skin |
| convenience | ease and comfort |
| offend | cause to be unhappy or angry |
| athletic | strong and active |
| concentrating | to keep your thoughts on something |
| luxury | something that gives you pleasure, but is not necessary |
| astounding | amazing |
| bushel | a measure for dry foods |
| scholarship | money given to a student to pay for school |
| spire | structure that is pointed on the top |
| shoreline | where the water meets the land |
| timbers | long,heavy pieces of wood |
| treacherous | dangerous |
| ominous | trouble to come,threatening |
| hull | bottom and sides of a boat or ship |
| predictions | noting of future events |
| reliable | dependable |
| detect | discover,notice |
| severe | harsh,extreme |
| destruction | act or process of ruining-demolish |
| stadium | large structure where events are held |