Unit 1 Vocabulary Level B

adjacent adjective near, next to, adjoining

Our homes were adjacent to each other.

alight Verb- To get down from, step down from; to come down from the air or land Adjective- lighted up

The plane carefully alighted on the runway.

barren adjective not productive, bare

Most plants are unable to grow in barren climates.

disrupt Verb To break up, disturb

The children constantly disrupted their mother while she tried to read.

dynasty Noun A powerful family or group of rulers that maintains its position or power for some time

This drawing represents family members of an ancient Chinese dynasty.

foretaste Noun An advance indication, sample, or warning

The dark clouds were a foretaste of the rain that was to come.

germinate Verb To begin to grow, come into being

This picture shows the germination of a plant.

humdrum adjective ordinary, dull, routine, without variation

The man had a rather humdrum job and took a nap each day.

hurtle verb To rush violently, dash headlong; to fling or hurl forcefully

In the game of dodgeball, the object is to hurtle the ball at the other players.

insinuate verb To suggest or hint slyly; to edge into something indirectly

This sign insinuates that you are in the presence of an alligator

interminable adjective endless, so long as to seem endless

A runway is so long that it seems to be interminable.

interrogate verb To ask questions, examine by questioning

The suspect was interrogated by the police.

recompense Verb-To pay back; to give a reward Noun- a payment for loss, service, or injury

The girls were recompensed for their hard work when they won first place.

Renovate Verb To repair, restore to good condition, make new again

This family has decided to renovate their living room.

Résumé Noun A brief summary; a short written account of one’s education, working experience, or qualifications for a job

This résumé would be used by someone who hopes to obtain a job.

Sullen adjective silent or brooding because of ill humor, anger, or resentment slow moving, sluggish

Poor Eeyore has such bad luck that he is always sullen.

Trickle Verb- To flow or fall by drops or in a small stream Noun- a small, irregular quantity of anything

Water trickled out of the leaky faucet.

Trivial Adjective not important, minor; ordinary, commonplace

This game is called Trivial Pursuit because it has to do with useless facts.

Truce Noun A pause in fighting, temporary peace

When you call a truce, you agree to stop fighting.

Vicious Adjective evil, bad; spiteful having bad habits or an ugly disposition

The vicious lion roared at anyone who came near her.