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Vocab. Lev. B
Unit 13
| Vocab. - Level B | Unit 13 |
|---|---|
| agitation | a violent stirring of movement; noisy confusion, excitement; |
| blurt | to say suddenly or without thinking |
| chronological | arranged in order of time of occurrence |
| countenance | a face, facial expression; to tolerate or approve |
| diminish | to make or become smaller, reduce in size |
| enchant | to please greatly; to charm, put under a magic spell |
| fluctuate | to change continually; to move up and down |
| foster | to bring up, give care to; to promote, encourage |
| grovel | to humble oneself, act in a fearful and servile way; to lie face downward |
| handicraft | work done by hand; a trade requiring hand skill |
| hilarious | extremely funny, causing loud amusement |
| ignite | to set on fire, cause to burn; to heat up, excite |
| magnitude | the great size or importance of something |
| massive | large and heavy; great size or scope |
| maternal | of or like a mother |
| pall | to lose in interest, attraction, or effectiveness; to become tiresome |
| reputable | well thought of, having a good reputation |
| revere | to love and respect deeply, honor greatly |
| saga | a narrative of heroic exploits; a long, detailed account |
| stodgy | dull, boring; old fashioned, lumpy, and thick |