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Lesson 23
English 7
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| abusive | involving abuse or mistreatment; hurtful |
| compromise | (noun) a settlement in which each side gives up something; a thing midway between two other things in quality, effect, and so on (verb) to settle by making a compromise |
| concise | expressing much in a few words; brief and clear |
| denial | 1. the act of denying, or saying no to a request 2. a statement declaring something to be untrue |
| durable | able to resist change, stress, or frequent use; lasting; stable |
| excel | to be superior to others in ability, quality, or achievement; to outdo |
| ferocity | the state of quality of being ferocious; cruelty; fierceness; savageness |
| goad | to drive into action; to urge |
| hovel | a small, miserable dwelling; a hut; a shack |
| intricate | full of complex details; complicated |
| luster | a bright shine; brightness; radiance; gloss |
| rebellious | resisting control or authority; difficult to treat, handle, or deal with |
| recollect | to call back to mind; to recall; to remember |
| turbulent | full of violent motion or activity; not smooth or calm |
| valiant | brave, courageous, heroic |