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Lesson 5
Lesson 5 and Vocab
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Antic | A playful or fnuuy act. |
| Attire | n. Clothes, especially fine and expensive clothes. v. To dress up or be dressed up. |
| captivate | To please greatly; to win over by special charm. |
| deft | Quick and sure; skillful at handling. |
| diligent | Working with great care and effort. |
| eclipse | n. The total or partial hiding of one heavenly body by another. v. To do or be better than; to outshine. |
| evolve | v. To develop and change gradually over time. |
| innate | Having from birth; occurring naturally rather than being learned. |
| inscribe | To write, print, or etch into as a permanent record. |
| posture | n. The way one holds one's body; a pose or position. v. To assume a particular position, especially a pretended one. |
| shroud | n. I. Something that covers or hides from view. v. To block from sight.v. To block from sight. |
| stifle | I. To cut off the air from; to smother. 2. To hold back; to check. |
| tentative | Not fully worked out or final; hesitating or uncertain. |
| tranquil | Calm; peaceful. |
| versatile | Able to do many different things or to be used in many different ways. |