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Word Wall - proj 1
Words from Book Eval project 1
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| WARDROBE | A piece of furniture or room for holding clothing or costumes. A collection of clothing. |
| PROGENY | A descendant or offspring |
| CONTEMPLATE | To look at, consider or think about |
| ELUDING | To escape by speed, cleverness or trickery |
| FORESTALLING | To delay or hinder by taking precautionary measures beforehand |
| INCITE | To encourage, stir, or urge on |
| JONGLEUR | An entertainer, storyteller or minstrel in medieval France or England |
| ESCARPMENT | A long, clifflike formation of rock or land. |
| FORMIDABLE | Causing fear, apprehension or dread |
| OMISSION | Something or someone who has been left out |
| ARTICULATED | To make clear. Having a joint or joints. |
| HEISTED | To steal, robbery |
| THRUWAY | A major road or highway |
| REPUDIATE | Refuse to accept or be associated with. Deny the truth or validity of |
| LUCRATIVE | Producing a great deal of profit |
| BIDDABLE | Meekly ready to accept and follow instructions; docile and obedient |
| Betrothed | Engaged to be married |
| Conspicuous | Standing out; attracting notice or attention |
| Myriad | Countless or extremely great in number |
| Pugnacious | Eager to argue; having the appearance of a fighter |
| Euphemism | A mild word for a harsh or blunt expression |
| Thwarted | Prevent someone from accomplishing something |
| Camaraderie | Mutual trust in friendship among people who spend time together |
| Scruples | Ethical consideration or principle that prevents action |
| Copse | A small group of trees |
| Deluged | A great flood; overflowing |
| Ludicrous | Foolish, unreasonable |
| Primal | Original, primitive; essential |
| Gruesome | Causing repulsion; extremely unpleasant |
| Bourgeoisie | Middle class; a social group opposed to the proletariat in the class struggle |