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Languge Arts
L.A. Vocaabulry unit one.
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| admonish (v) | to caution or advise against. |
| breach (v) | to create an opening |
| brigand (n) | a bandit, robber |
| circumspect (adj) | careful, cautious |
| cumbersome (adj) | clumsy, slow-moving |
| deadlock (n) | standstill resulting from opposing forces |
| debris (n) | scattered fragments. aftermath |
| diffuse (v) | to scatter or spread widely |
| dilemma (n) | a difficult situation or problem |
| efface (v) | to wipe out or take over. |
| muddle (v) | to make a mess |
| opinionated (adj) | stubborn; having closed mind |
| perennial (adj) | lasting for a long time |
| predispose (v) | to incline beforehand |
| relinquish (v) | to let go, or give up |
| salvage (v) | to save from fire or shipwreck |
| spasmodic (adj) | sudden and violent but brief |
| spurious (adj) | not genuine, not true |
| unbridled (adj) | lacking restraint |