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L22VocabWDC5
L21VocabWDC5
| Definition | Term |
|---|---|
| threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments | ominous |
| the luring of a person into committing a crime or a trap | entrapment |
| a confused hand-to-hand fight or struggle among several people. 2. confusion; turmoil; jumble | melee |
| showing great joy, satisfaction, or triumph; rejoicing | jubilant |
| something intended to deceive or defraud | hoax |
| a woman of distinguished courage or ability, admired for her brave deeds and noble | heroine |
| firm and dependable, especially in loyalty | staunch |
| to come between disputing people, groups etc.; to intercede or mediate | intercede |
| rise and move as in waves or billows | surge |
| an overwhelming number or amount | barrage |
| working or spreading in a hidden and usually injurious way | insidious |
| to work with others secretly, especially to do something illegal or dishonest | collude |