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Vocabulary 2
Vocabulary
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Solitude | being alone; time spent by yourself |
| Tumult | loud noise, confusion, or chaos |
| Stupor | a dazed or almost unconscious state |
| Bedlam | wild confusion or noisy disorder |
| Aerial Circus | an acrobatic performance done high in the air |
| Anvil | heavy iron block used by a blacksmith to shape metal with a hammer. |
| Volatile | likely to change suddenly or become explosive or angry |
| Fuse | a cord or device that burns to start an explosion or action |
| Meter | a unit used to measure length (about 3.28 feet) |
| Dome | a rounded roof or structure shaped like half a sphere |
| Yolk | the yellow center of an egg |
| Legend | a traditional story passed down over time |
| Biography | the story of a person’s life written by someone else |
| Fairy Tale | a magical story with imaginary characters or events |
| Extinguish | to put out a fire or stop something from burning |
| Merge | to combine or join together |
| Reign | the time when a king or queen rules |
| Compel | to strongly force or convince someone to do something |
| Adapt | to change in order to fit new conditions |
| Persuade | to convince someone to do or believe something |
| Bashful | shy and easily embarrassed |
| Timid | shy and lacking confidence |
| Unusual | different from what is normal or expected |
| Chagrin | a feeling of embarrassment or disappointment |
| Farewell | a goodbye, especially when leaving for a long time |
| Tenacious | determined and not giving up easily |
| Notion | an idea or belief about something |
| Fraction | a number that represents part of a whole |
| Souvenir | an item kept as a reminder of a place or event |
| Professionals | people trained and paid to do a specific job |
| Instinctively | doing something naturally without thinking about it |
| Momentary | lasting only a very short time |
| Rink | a smooth surface used for skating or hockey |
| Balcony | a platform that sticks out from a building with a railing |
| Auditorium | a large room used for performances, meetings, or assemblies |
| Gym | a place for sports, exercise, or physical education |
| Apologetically | in a way that shows you are sorry |
| Bayou | a slow-moving stream or swampy body of water |
| Violet | a purple color or a small purple flower |
| Antenna | a device used to send or receive signals |
| Banjo | a stringed musical instrument with a round body |
| Projections | estimates or predictions about future numbers or events |
| Transactions | exchanges of money, goods, or services |
| Modifications | changes made to improve or adjust something |
| Concessions | things given up or allowed as part of an agreement |
| Tenacious | determined and persistent; refusing to give up |