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BOLT Vocal #3
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| opulently | Extremely rich and comfortable way- adverb |
| Infinite | Never-ending, limitless- adjective |
| Dais | Low platform for a lecture, seat of honor, platform, stage- noun |
| Sibilant | Characterized by a hissing sound- adjective |
| Putrefaction | Process of decay or rotting- noun |
| Insubstantial | Lacking strength and solidity-adjective |
| Taunting | Intended to provoke someone- adjective |
| Brandished | Wave or flourish something threateningly- verb |
| Desecrate | Treat something with violent disrespect/violate-verb |
| Dwindled | Diminish gradually in size, amount, or strength- verb |
| Portcullis | Heavy grating to block something-noun |
| Implements | Piece of equipment used for a particular purpose-noun |
| Rheumy | `Watery(eyes)-adjective |
| Manipulate | Handle or control in a skillful manner-verb |
| Aura | Atmosphere or quality that surrounds someone, place, or thing-Noun |
| Disperse | Distribute or spread-verb |
| Foray | Sudden attack or incursion into enemy territory-noun |
| Minute | Very close and decisive-adjective |
| Impregnable | Unconquerable-adjective |
| Cull | Slaughter of wild animals-noun |
| Despised | Feel contempt or deep repugnance for-adjective |
| Bluster | Indignant talk with little effect-noun |
| Cannibalization | Eating of an animal by it's own species- noun |
| Beasts | Large, dangerous animals-noun |
| Rebuke | Sharp disapproval- noun or verb |
| Carnage | Killing of large number of people-noun |
| Oblivious | Not aware or concerned o=about what is happening around them-adjective |
| Claustrophobic | Fear of being in tight spaces-Noun or adjective |