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Dreams for Sale
Dreams for Sale Flocabulary Lesson
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| acquire | to gain ownership of something; to obtain by one's own actions |
| aspire | to desire something eagerly, especially something important or in the future |
| chorus | a group of people trained to sing together; the part of a song that's repeated after each verse |
| conjure | to make something happen or come into being as though byu magic |
| defy | to resist efforts at; to refuse to obey |
| firebrand | a troublemaker; someone who encourages others to rebel |
| gravity | very serious nature or manner; the force by which all objects in the universe are attracted to each other |
| magnetic | having the power to attract; being able to attract iron |
| mirth | joy, fun and laughter |
| quench | to satisfy; to extinguish or put out |
| subtle | difficult to detect or define; elusive or ambiguous; causing delicate effects, or able to make fine distinctions |
| sullen | silent or gloomy because of anger or resentment |
| toxic | poisonous; causing harm |
| urgent | needing fast action or attention |
| wary | cautious and watchful; careful of danger |