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CI 1-5
Vocab
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| hoard | to save and conceal |
| fortitude | courage in facing danger |
| exploit | daring deed |
| rash | reckless |
| fleece | to swindle, to cheat |
| ambidextrous | able to use both hands equally |
| poltroon | a complete coward |
| audacity | boldness |
| dowry | money/property that bride gives to husband |
| affluent | very wealthy |
| covet | to desire (some thing someone else has) |
| avaricious | greedy |
| apprentice | learner, beginner, one who learns a skill/trade from a professional |
| indomitable | unconquerable |
| audacious | bold |
| dexterity | skill in using the hands or mind |
| timid | shy, lacing self confidence, quiet |
| sumptuous | luxurious |
| dauntless | fearless |
| adroit | skillful |
| impoverish | to make very poor |
| economize | to reduce expenses |
| trepidation | fear, fright |
| versatile | capable of doing many things well |
| plucky | brave, courageous |
| opulence | wealth |
| lucrative | profitable |
| means | wealth, property |
| lavish | too free in giving or spending |
| cower | drawback trembling |
| destitute | lacking necessities |
| apprehensive | afraid, anxious |
| avarice | greed |
| indigence | poverty |
| maladroit | clumsy |
| frugal | barely enough |
| aptitude | natural ability |
| dastardly | cowardly and mean |