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Voc Chapt. 11
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| trepidation | a feeling of fear or agitation that something may happen |
| tentacle | a slender limb of an animal usually around the mouth area |
| alternative | a possibility |
| counteract | act against something in order to reduce its force or neutralize it |
| pungent | having a sharply strong taste or smell |
| perplexity | inability to deal with or understand something complicated or unaccountable |
| opaque | not able to be seen through; not transparent |
| jeopardize | put someone or something in a position of danger or loss |
| acquaintance | a person's knowledge or experience of something; a person one knows slightly |
| despondent | in low spirits because of a loss of hope or courage |