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Vocab List #5
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Unabashed | Adj. Not embarrassed or ashamed |
| Unequivocal | Adj. Having only one possible meaning or interpretation; leaving no doubt. |
| Unobtrusive | Adj. Not attracting attention; not placing one's opinions on others. |
| Semiannual | Adj. Occurs twice per year or for a half-year (6 months) |
| Semi formal | Adj. Partly formal; containing some formal elements. N. A social event that is not too formal |
| Semiarid | Adj. Characterized by very little annual rainfall, usually from 10 to 20 inches |
| Crevice | N. A deep, narrow opening in rock caused by a split or crack |
| Lure | V. To tempt or attract with the promise of something good; N. something that attracts; N. Artificial bait used for fishing |
| Makeshift | N. A temporary and usually less strong replacement; Adj. Used as a temporary replacement |
| Summit | N. The highest point or the top (as of a mountain); N. A conference or meeting of top leaders of the government. |
| Terse | Adj. Short or brief and to the point |
| Thwart | V. To stand in the way of; V. to defeat the hopes, desires, or plans of |