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English Lit. Unit 16
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| opposition | n. any person, group, or thing that is against; resistance |
| intellect | n. the ability or power to think, reason or understand; high intelligence |
| fatigues | n. state of being tired, weary, or worn out; exhaustion; sturdy work clothing worn by soldiers; v. to make or become tired |
| obstacle | n anything that gets in the way or hinders; a hindrance |
| hardy | adj. strong; able to keep from tiring |
| pursue | v. to chase; to seek; to go on with |
| scholarship | n. a gift of money to help pay for a persons education; the knowledge of a learned person; the knowledge attained by scholars collectively |
| expand | v. to increase in size; to enlarge; to stretch out |
| excel | v. to be superior at something; to be superior to another |
| officially | adj. by, from, or with an authority or official; formally |