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Vocab 7 (C)
Unit 7 definitions
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| barrier | something that blocks the way; an obstacle |
| calculate | to find out by using mathematics, reckon; to find out by reasoning, estimate |
| compose | to be or make up the parts of, form; to create or write; to calm or quiet one's mind |
| considerable | fairly large in size or extent; worthy of attention |
| deputy | one chosen to help or take the place of another or to act in that person's absence |
| industrious | busy, working steadily |
| jolt | to shake up roughly; to move along in a jerky or bumpy fashion; a sudden bump or jerk; a shock or surprise |
| loot | to rob by force or violence, expecially during war or time of unrest; valuable things that have been stolen or taken by force |
| rejoice | to feel joy or great delight; to make joyful |
| reliable | deserving trust, dependable |
| senseless | lacking meaning, stupid, or foolish; without use of the senses |
| shrivel | to shrink and wrinkle, especially from heat, cold or dryness |