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Unit 4 Vocabulary
English Vocabulary
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Legacy | Noun; inheritance; heritage |
| Magnitude | Noun; the great size of something; importance |
| Mortify | Verb; to cause someone to feel embarrassed or ashamed. |
| Nimble | Adj; quick and light in movement; agile |
| Perceive | Verb; become aware; the way one views something. |
| Perturb | Verb; to annoy something |
| Recede | Verb; to go or move back. |
| Retort | Noun; snappy answer. |
| Substantial | Adj; Extraordinary, important; plenty of |
| Toxic | Adj; poisonous; deadly |
| Utmost | Adj; most extreme; maximum |
| Vocation | life's work, career, occupation; a "calling" |