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Vocab Unit 3 wl
vocab unit 3 word list
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| benign | adj of a kind or gentle disposition; not harsh |
| threshold | noun sill of a doorway, the place or point of beginning |
| scheme | noun plan, secret or devious plot |
| scurry | v to run quickly |
| wither | v dry and shrivel |
| laconic | adj Using or marked by the use of few words; terse or concise |
| verbose | adj Using or containing a great number and usually excessive number of words;wordy |
| banquet | frequently misspelled |
| bluff | adj direct and outspoken in a good-natured way n a steep high cliff or bank, an attempt to v to deceive or trick, to try to fool others by putting on a confident front |
| cautious | adj avoiding unnecessary risks or mistakes |
| consist | v (used with of)to be made up of |
| despise | v to look down on intensely or contempt for; dislike strongly |
| haven | n a safe place. |
| miniature | n very small copy, model, or painting adj on a very small scale |
| monarch | n a person who rules over a kingdom or empire |
| obstacle | n something that gets in the way |
| postpone | v to put off until later |
| straggle | v to stray off or trail behind; to spread out in a scattered fashion |
| treacherous | adj likely to betray; seemingly safe but actually dangerous |
| vivid | adj bright and sharp, giving a clear picture; full of life |