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LOTF #1
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| clambering | v- to be struggling, scrambling, or climbing awkwardly |
| specious | adj- good or right on the surface, but lacking real value; superficially pleasing or plausible |
| enmity | n- deep-seated hatred; state of being enemies |
| spectacles | n- eyeglasses |
| fulcrum | n- the support on which a lever turns (think base for a seesaw) |
| furtive | adj- describes something done stealthily or secretly; “on the sly” |
| strident | adj- making a loud, harsh sound; urgent |
| creepers | n- plants that grow upon and cover the ground and any other surfaces (example: ivy) |
| indignation | n- strong displeasure or anger at something considered unjust or offensive |
| bastion | n- a fortification or protected stronghold |