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Unit 9
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Apt | suitable,fitting,likely;quick to learn |
| Awry | crooked |
| Bludgeon | short club used as a weapon |
| Capitulate | surrender |
| Chafe | v. warm by rubbing n. sore/injury by rubbering |
| Defile | v. dirty v. march in a single line |
| Dire | adj. dreadful, causing fear |
| Discarming | adj. endearing |
| Disgruntled | adj. bad humor, annoyed |
| Encroach | v.advance beyond limits |
| Endow | v. to furnish, equip, provide with funds` |
| Fend | v. get along , manage |
| Impunity | n. freedom with punishment |
| Mien | n. manner, appearance , expressions |
| Penal | adj. having to do with punishment |
| Pertinent | Adj. related to the matter, relevant |
| Predominant | adj. greatest strength of power ,chief |
| Prodigy | n. something wonderful , marvelous |
| Reduce | n. person who leads a life shut out , loner |
| Renown | n.fame, glory ,celebrity |