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Course 4 Unit 2
vocab words
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| perspective | point of view |
| futilely | uselessly, hopelessly |
| inevitably | certain to happen |
| apex | highest point |
| potential | the ability to grow/develop |
| saunter | to walk slowly/easily |
| panorama | a complete view from every direction |
| reverently | in a way that shows honor/love |
| lanky | tall and thin |
| cower | to shrink back in fear |
| acrid | bitter/sour smell or taste |
| indestructible | cannot be destroyed |
| skeptically | doubtfully--not convinced |
| ventured | dared or risked to do something or go somewhere |
| consciousness | the state of being aware/awake |
| invalid | a sick or disabled person |
| discourage | to persuade NOT to do something |
| careen | to sway or swerve out of control |
| loll | to act or move in a lazy way |
| precariously | dangerously close to falling |
| mercy | forgiveness or compassion |
| spite | a mean feeling toward someone |
| disregarding | to rudely ignore |
| conscious | aware or awake |
| anniversary | the yearly date of an event |
| vigorous | energetically, strong, active |
| sympathetic | expressing sorrow or pity |
| twilight | after sunset but before dark |