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VocabuLit G Lesson 8
Vocabulary from The Cruisers - Walter Dean Myers
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| numero uno | Spanish phrase meaning number one; the best; winner |
| flourish | a dramatic gesture; a display |
| trend | general direction in which something is moving; drift; also a fashion |
| miscreant | a person who misbehaves; wrongdoer; criminal |
| suspect | to believe without proof; tp have a guess; to infer |
| accomplishment | something done well; an achievement |
| dispenser | a person or thing that gives out something; vendor; giver |
| appoint | to assign a job or position; to choose for a specific purpose |
| negotiate | to reach an agreement by exchanging view or positions; to debate; to bargain |
| dedication | being committed to a task; resolve; enthusiasm |