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Flocabulary Unit 2 Y
Dreams for Sale
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| acquire | gain ownership of something; to obtain by one's own actions |
| aspire | to desire something eagerly, especially something important or in the future |
| chorus | a group of people trained to sing together |
| conjure | to make something happen or come into being as though by magic |
| defy | to resist efforts at |
| firebrand | a troublemaker; someone who encourages others to rebel |
| gravity | very serious nature or manner |
| magnetic | having the power to attract |
| mirth | joy, fun, and laughter |
| quench | to satisfy |
| subtle | difficult to detect or define; elusive or ambiguous |
| sullen | silent or gloomy because of anger or resentment |
| toxic | poisonous; causing harm |
| urgent | needing fast action or attention |
| wary | cautious and watchful; careful of danger |
| chorus | the part of a song that's repeated after each verse |
| defy | to refuse to obey |
| gravity | the force by which all objects in the universe are attracted to each other |
| magnetic | being able to attract iron |
| quench | to extinguish or put out |
| subtle | causing delicate effects, or able to make fine distinctions |