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Unit 8

Terms in this set (12)

awkward
(adj) not skillful or graceful; hard to handle; embarrassing
clatter
(v) to make short, sharp sounds by rattling or banging together; to speak or move with confused, noisy sound
(n) a hard, rattling sound' busy excitement; noisy chattering
gallant
(adj) showy in appearance; splendid; brave or full of spirit, showing courtesy; very attentive
(n) a fashionable young gentleman; a suitor
lukewarm
(adj) only moderately warm, not hot but not cold; without enthusiasm
plentiful
(adj) in great supply; easily available; more than enough
ration
(n) a portion of food allowed for one meal or one day; food or supplies; a share
(v) to pass out in limited portions; to limit the use of
reserve
(v) to hold back or set aside; to save for future use
(n) something set aside for a certain purpose; something stored for later use
scholar
(n) a learned person; an expert in a field of study; someone who studies with a teacher; a student who gets a gift of money to pay for education
smolder
(v) to burn slowly, with smoke but no flame; to exist in a suppressed state; to show suppressed feelings
trudge
(v) to walk or march slowly and with difficulty or tiredness
(n) a long, tiring walk
volunteer
(n) a person who chooses to join or do a service; someone who gives time or effort without pay
(v) to offer one's services; to do or say freely
weary
(adj) feeling tired, worn out; having no more patience
(v) to make tired; to grow tired
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