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Call of The Wild 1
Flash Cards
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Primitive (adj.) | very basic,crude,unrefined,characteristic of early man |
| Imperious (adj.) | assuming power or authority without justification;arrogant and domineering |
| Sate (verb) | to satisfy |
| Treachery (noun) | danger |
| Ebb (verb) | recede;reduce |
| Calamity (noun) | a disaster;destruction |
| Taunt (verb) | to tease;antagonize;to push |
| Metamorphose (verb) | to change;evolve |
| Ignominious (adj.) | dishonorable, despicable,shameful |
| Cunning (adj.) | sly in a clever way |
| Goad (verb) | to provoke and annoy someone until they react |
| Covert (noun) | a shelter, a hiding place |
| Superfluous (adj.) | unnecessary;more than enough |
| Perpetual (adj.) | never ending;continuous |
| Vigilant (adj) | keeping watch;careful |
| Chivalrous (adj.) | courteous;gallant |
| Impel (verb) | urge someone to do something |
| Belie (verb) | disguise;contradict |
| Progeny (noun) | offspring;your children,grandchildren, great grandchildren |
| Prowess (noun) | superior ability,exceptional skill |
| Dubious (adj.) | questionable,suspect,untrustworthy,shady |
| Fortify (verb) | Strengthen |
| Apathy (noun) | lack of interest,enthusiasm,or concern |
| Wantoness (adj.) | unrestrained,careless,foolhardy behavior |
| Deft (adj.) | skillful |
| Imperiously (adv.) | to do something like you are powerful |
| Treacherous (adj.) | dangerous,back stabbing |
| Covert (adj.) | concealed,hidden |
| Deftly (adv.) | skillfully |