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Vocab #9 7th
English
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| acclaim | to greet with loud approval,to praise with enthusiasm, very high praise. |
| cringe | to draw back from something that is painful,unpleasant, frightening, or dangerous. |
| deluge | a very heavy rainfall,an overwhelming rush of anything,to flood,to overwhelm. |
| envision | to form a mental picture,to imagine. |
| horrendous | horrrible, terrible. |
| invaluable | having a value so great that it cannot be measured,extremely valuable. |
| nurture | to help someone or something grow and develope. |
| prohibitive | likely to prevent |
| quandary | a condition of confusion or doubt due to being faced with a difficult situation. |
| regal | characteristic of, or suitable for, a king or queen,splendid and dignified, royal |
| scapegoat | one who is blamed, or takes the blame,for the wrong action of another. |
| skulk | to move about in a sneaky way in order to remain hidden or unnoticed. |
| tart | a sharp or sour taste,sharp in tone or meaning. |
| unwary | not aware of danger, not watchful or cautious. |
| versatile | having many diffferent skills or talents, having many uses. |