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English Lesson 17
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| abominable | nasty;disgusting |
| authorization | official permission or approval |
| crucial | extremely important |
| evaluate | figure out value, quality, or meaning |
| fiery | 1. made of fire 2.like fire in color or temperature 3.having or showing strong emotion 4.excitable |
| Implication | something that is hinted at or suggested at but not directly expressed |
| Knead | 1.to prepare material, such as clay, by repeatedly pressing and folding it 2. to press,rub,or squeeze with the hands; to massage |
| Picturesque | like a picture; fit for a picture |
| Predator | 1. an animal that kills and eats other animals 2.lives by taking advantage of others;like a pirate |
| Provoke | 1.to anger or annoy 2.to stir up action or feeling |
| Reiterate | to say more than once, often for emphasis |
| Saturate | 1.to soak completely 2. cause to be filled so much no more can be held |
| Sediment | Matter that settles to the bottom of the liquid |
| Thunderstruck | shocked or amazed |
| Ulterior | deliberately concealed or kept hidden |