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Vocabulary: Unit 12
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Indisputable | Beyond question or argument ,definitely true |
| Valiant | Possessing or acting with bravery or boldness |
| Titanic | Of enormous size ,strength ,power, or scope |
| Thrive | To grow vigorously ;to grow in wealth and possessions |
| Strident | Harsh,shrill ,unpleasant sounding |
| Strapping | Tall,strong, and healthy |
| Stealthy | Done in way so as not to be seen or observed is neatly,underhanded |
| Scant | Not enough ,barley enough , marked by a small or in sufficient amount |
| Sabotage | An action taken to destroy something or to erevent it from working properly ;to take such destructive action |
| Maneuver | A planned movement ;a skillful plan; a scheme;to preform or carry out such a planned movement |
| Abduct | To kidnap , carry off by force |
| Ambiguous | Not clear,having two or more possible meanings |
| Balk | To stop short and refuse to go on ; to refuse abruptly ;to prevent from happening ; an illegal motion made by a pitcher |
| Compact | Closely and firmly packed together ; small; to squeeze together ; an agreement between parties ; a small case containing a mirror and face powder ; small car |
| Earmark | To set aside for special purpose ; to mark an animal's ear for identification ; an identifying mark or or feature |
| Confer | To consult,talk oven exchange opinion ; to present as a gift, favor ,or honor |
| Intensive | Thorough ,deep;showing great effort concentrated |
| Incalculable | Too great to be counted; unpredictable, uncertain |
| Implement | An instrument , tool, to put into effect |
| Frigid | Extremely coldilacking in warmth or feeling |