Lesson 1
aggravate (verb)--1. to irritate or annoy 2. to make worse
comprehend (verb)--to understand fully
cower (verb)--to crouch and tremble; to shrink back in fear or because
of pain
endure (verb)--1. to last; to continue to exist 2. to put up with or
bear; to show lasting strength
frugal (adj.)--thrifty; not wasteful
futile (adj.)--useless, worthless, or hopeless; not effective
immense (adj.)--huge; enormous
insufficient (adj.)--not as much as needed
laborious (adj.)--involving or requiring labor or much hard work;
difficult
malice (noun)--the desire to harm another; ill will
parasite (noun)--1. a plant or animal that lives on or within another
from which it gets food 2. one who lives at another's expense without
contributing anything of value
predicament (noun)--a difficult or unpleasant situation
scoff (verb)--to show scorn; to look down on or make fun of someone or
something
trivial (adj.)--not valuable or important
unanimous (adj.)--in complete agreement
Lesson 2
cliche (noun)--a phrase that is no longer effective or meaningful
because of being used too often
commend (verb)--to speak of with approval; to praise
competent (adjective)--able to do something
deception (noun)--a trick or lie; something that deceives
drudgery (noun)--dull, uninteresting work
erode (verb)--to wear away slowly
falter (verb)--1. to hesitate; to not go straight onward; to lose
courage 2. to speak in a hesitating way; to stammer
hoard (noun)--a stored supply, often hidden
(verb)--to store up for some future use; to collect, often in a greedy way
intimidate (verb)--to frighten; to influence by fear
jubilant (adjective)--feeling great joy; filled with gladness and
rejoicing; happy enough to shout
luscious (adjective)--delicious; extremely sweet and pleasing to any of
the senses
offend (verb)--to cause someone to feel hurt or angry; to insult
retrieve (verb)--to get back; to recover
steadfast (adjective)--1. firm and unchanging 2. loyal; true
tact (noun)--the ability to deal with difficult situations without
making people feel hurt or insulted
Lesson 3
abhor (verb)--to hate; to shrink from with disgust
acute (adjective)--1. sharp and severe 2. keen or sensitive 3. very
serious
bicker ( verb)--to argue with over an unimportant matter
etiquette (noun)--the manners and behavior considered to be acceptable
foolhardy (adjective)--foolishly daring
genial (adjective)--pleasantly cheerful and kindly
imply (verb)--to suggest or express without directly saying
initiative (noun) 1. the ability to see what needs to be done and take
a leading role in getting it done 2. a first step or movement; an act that
begins something
menace (noun) a serious threat; (verb) to threaten
persevere (verb) to keep at something even though it is difficult
ponder (verb)--to consider carefully; to think deeply about often over
a period of time
quaint (adjective)--strange, odd, or old-fashioned in a pleasing way
remorse (noun)--deep regret and a feeling of guilt over one's wrongdoing
vague (adjective)--1. not clear or definite 2. fuzzy or blurred
vital (adjective)--very important; absolutely necessary
Lesson 4
abrupt (adjective)--happening suddenly or unexpectedly
acknowledge (verb)--to admit; to openly accept the truth of a fact
adorn (verb)--to add beauty to
defiance (noun)--bold resistance; refusal to obey; an attitude or
behavior that opposes someone or something powerful
dismal (adjective)--unpleasantly dim and gloomy
folly (noun)--a lack of sense; foolishness; a foolish action or belief
illuminate (verb)--to give light to
inevitable (adjective)--certain to happen; unavoidable
mere (adjective)--nothing more or other than; only
pamper (verb)--to treat with too much gentleness; to give special care,
privilege, and protection
perplex (verb)--to puzzle; to cause uncertainty and confusion
reverence (noun)--a feeling or attitude or deep respect
trounce (verb)--to thoroughly beat or defeat
unique (adjective)--so unusual as to have no like or equal; highly
unusual or extremely rare
valor (noun)--great courage or bravery
Lesson 5
abode (noun)--the place where one lives
agitate (verb)--to excite or disturb
ample (adjective)--enough or more than enough
belittle (verb)--to make someone or something seem small or unimportant
clamor (noun)--a loud and continuing noise;
clamor (verb)--to cry out loudly; to make a loud and continuing noise
compassion (noun)--a feeling of sorrow or pity for another
fugitive (noun)--a person who is running away, usually one trying to
escape capture by the law
linger (verb)--to continue to stay, usually because of being unwilling
to leave
listless (adjective)--showing no interest in what is going on; having
no desire to do anything active
melancholy (adjective)--sad or gloomy
perceive (verb)--to see, hear, smell, or feel; to be aware
perish (verb)--to be destroyed, ruined, or wiped out; to die
relish (noun) enjoyment; anything that adds pleasure or interest;
(verb)--to like very much; to enjoy greatly
reminisce (verb)--to think, talk, or write about one's experiences in
the past
timidity (noun)--a lack of courage or confidence; shyness
Lesson 6
ancestry (noun)--all of a person's ancestry; one's past family
balk (verb)--to stop and stubbornly refuse to move or act; to hesitate
due to reluctance
cordial (adjective)--warm and friendly
cycle (noun)--a series of events that occur regularly in a definite
order; (verb) to pass through or move in a cycle
daze (noun)--a confused, blurry state of mind; (verb)--to confuse,
shock, or stun
dilute (verb)--to thin down or weaken by mixing with water or another
liquid
harass (verb)--to disturb, worry, or trouble, especially by continued
attacks or through constant annoyance
inconceivable (adjective)--that cannot be thought of, imagined, or
believed
mediocre (adjective)--neither good or bad; ordinary
opinionated (adjective)--stubbornly sticking to one's opinions;
unreasonably sure that one's own opinions are correct
sanctuary (noun)--a place where one can find safety or shelter; also,
the safety found there; a place where birds and animals are protected from
hunters; the part of a church or temple used for worship
shimmer (verb)--to shine in an unsteady manner; to gleam faintly
studious (adjective)--devoted to and fond of study; devoted to gaining
knowledge
substantial (adjective)--strong and solid; more than average; large;
real or actual
wary (adjective)--very careful to avoid danger; cautious
Lesson 7
appropriate (adjective)--suitable, proper
contradict (verb)--to say that a statement is not true or to say that
the opposite is true; to go against or disagree with
fraud (noun)--cheating; dishonest dealing; a trick that is meant to
deceive; a person who is not what he or she pretends to be, or something that
is not what it seems to be
heritage (noun)--something that is passed on from one's ancestors or
handed down from the past, either property (money or goods) or something that
is not property, such as a way of life or a set of skills
hostile (adjective)--referring to an enemy; unfriendly; showing hate or
dislike
intelligible (adjective)--understandable; clear
intervene (verb)--to happen or come between; to come in or between in
order to stop, settle, or change
invalid (noun)--a sick, weak person who cannot get around, especially
one who has been in poor health for a long time
(adjective)--not well; weak and sick
jostle (verb)--to push aside or crowd against
majestic (adjective)--dignified; noble; grand
obliging (adjective)--ready to do favors; helpful; friendly
parch (verb)--to make or become hot and dry and thirsty
potential (adjective)--possible but not yet actual; capable of becoming
real
(noun)--skill or power that may be developed
scurry (verb)--to run quickly; to hurry
shiftless (adjective)--lazy; careless
Lesson 8
biodegradable (adjective)--readily broken down or rotted, especially by
the action of bacteria
clarity (noun)--clearness in quality or appearance; clearness in
expression or understanding
confine (verb)--1. to keep or hold within limits; to restrict. 2. to
keep physically restricted; to shut up
ecstasy (noun)--very great happiness
exhale (verb)--to breathe out; to give off, as air, smoke, gas, etc.
grave (adjective)--1. important; worthy of being deeply considered 2.
dangerous; threatening 3. serious; thoughtful
inflammation (noun)--a hot, red, sore swelling of part of the body
lurk (verb)--to stay hidden, usually ready to attack or spring out
suddenly
monotonous (adjective)--having littlel or no change; boring because of
sameness
primitive (adjective)--1. or or belonging to earliest times 2. very
simple; like that of earliest times
reel (verb)--1. to walk or move unsteadily; to stagger or sway, as from
dizziness 2. to spin around and around; to whirl
remnant (noun)--that which remains or is left over
surpass (verb)--to do better; be greater than; or go beyond
trial (noun)--1. the act of trying or testing 2. something that cuases
hardship or suffering
(adjective)--of or for a trial or test
unruly (adjective)--hard to control; disobedient
Lesson 9
bilingual (adjective)--having or using two languages
dreary (adjective)--gloomy, sad, or dull
glint (noun)--a beam, glow, or flash
(verb)--to beam, flow, or flash
glutton (noun)--a person who overeats; a greedy eater
incomprehensible (adjective)--not understandable
infancy (noun)--babyhood; early period of existence of development
instinct (noun)--1. a natural knowledge, feeling, or way of acting that
is not learned but, instead, is present from birth; a natural, inner force 2.
a natural ability, talent, or tendency
knowledgeable (adjective)--having knowledge; intelligent
manipulate (verb)--1. to work with the hands of with a machine,
especially with skill 2. to manage or control cleverly, often by cheating or
being tricky
mimic (verb)--1. to copy or imitate very closely 2. to make fun of by
imitating
(noun)--one who mimics
mystify (verb)--to bewilder or puzzle
quake (verb)--to shake or tremble
(noun)--a short form of earthquake
shun (verb)--to avoid completely; to keep away from
summon (verb)--1. to call or send for; to call together 2. to gather;
to stir to activity
zeal (noun)--a strong, eager desire or effort; great enthusiasm
Lesson 10
anonymous (adjective)--1. with no name known; unknown. 2. given or
written by someone whose name is not provided
anxiety (noun)--a feeling of worry; uneasy concern or fear
beneficial (adjective)--helpful; providing a benefit
bounteous (adjective)--1. given freely; generous 2. plentiful; more
than enough
dishearten (verb)--to cause to lose spirit or hope; to discourage
enthusiast (noun)--a person with a strong liking for or interest in
something; a devoted supporter
individuality (noun)--qualities that make one person or thing different
from others
leeway (noun)--1. more money, time, etc., than is known to be needed
2. room for freedom of action
liberate (verb)--to set free
receptacle (noun)--something that receives and contains something else
relic (noun)--a thing or part that remains from the past
replenish (verb)--to fill or supply again
scrawny (adjective)--unusually thin; bony
taunt (verb)--to make fun of in an insulting way
(noun)--an insulting remark; a gesture or statement that makes fun of someone
or something
unattainable (adjective)--unable to be reached or achieved