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Crash vocab unit 1
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| apparel | clothing; garments that people wear |
| disgrace | loss of reputation or respect as a result of dishonorable behavior |
| erosion | the gradual wearing away of something by wind, water, or other natural agents |
| famished | extremely hungry |
| fumble | (v) to handle clumsily; to fail to catch or hold (n) a clumsy attempt or mistake |
| gawk | to stare openly and stupidly |
| glum | looking or feeling dejected or sullen |
| torment | great physical or emotional pain; to cause great suffering |
| assailant | a person who attacks another person |
| billow | to swell or putt out, especially when moved by the wind |
| bamboozle | to trick or fool someone |
| designate | to choose or appoint someone for a certain purpose |
| irk | to annoy or irritate |
| ingenious | clever, original, and inventive |
| mangle | to damage or ruin badly |
| misgiving | a feeling of doubt, worry, or uncertinty |
| optimist | a person who expects good things to happen |
| pacifist | a person who believes conflicts should be solved peacefully |
| sanctuary | a safe place where people or animals are protected |
| trait | a quality or characteristic of a person or thing |