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CallOfTheWild Vocab
CallOfTheWild Vocab1
| Primitive (adj.) very basic, c | Definition |
|---|---|
| primitive (adj.) | very basic, crude, unrefined, characteristic of early man |
| imperious (adj.) / imperiously (adverb) | Bossy, aragent, pushy |
| sate (verb) | satisfy, to be full |
| treachery (noun) / treacherous (adj.) | back-stabbing, dangerous in a cunning way |
| ebb (verb) | decrease, fade away, weaken, disappear |
| calamity (noun) | disaster, huge problem |
| taunt (verb) | tease, make fun of, antagonizing |
| metamorphose (verb) | change, evolve, mature |
| ignominious (adj.) | dishonorable, despicable, shameful |
| cunning (adj.) | sly in a clever way, tricky, smart |
| goad (verb) | urge, encourage |
| covert (noun) / covert (adj.) | a shelter, hiding place, concealed, hidden |
| superfluous (adj.) | unnecessary, unneeded |
| perpetual (adj.) | continues, never ending, not seizing, unrelenting, |
| vigilant (adj.) | Mindful, watchful, observant, attentive, lookout |
| chivalrous (adj.) | polite, heroic, daring, respectful, honorable |
| impel (verb) | force, urge, goad, pressurize, make, push |
| belie (verb) | false representation, false impression |
| progeny (noun) | generations after, offspring |
| prowess (noun) | superior ability, exceptional skill |
| dubious (adj.) | questionable, suspect, untrustworthy, shady |
| fortify (verb) | toughen, build defense around, buck up, strengthen |
| apathy (adj.) | no interest or concern, lack of enthusiasm |
| wantoness (adj.) | unrestrained, careless, foolhardy behavior |
| deft (adj.) / deftly (adverb) | demonstrating skill, and cleverness, neatly skillful |