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Call Wild Vocab. 1
Call Of The Wild by Jack London Vocabulary list (part) 1 -- English 7H
Word | Definition | Part of speech |
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primitive | Very basic, crude, unrefined, characteristic of early man | adjective |
imperious | Assuming power that you do not deserve | adjective |
imperiously | Acting powerful when it is not necessary | adverb |
sate | To fulfill a desire, or physically fill completely | verb |
treachery | Dangerous in a cunning way | noun |
treacherous | Backstabbing, dangerous | adjective |
ebb | To recede, to flow back | verb |
calamity | A disaster, a huge problem | noun |
taunt | To tease to get someone to do something | verb |
metamorphose | To change, to evolve | verb |
ignominious | Dishonorable, despicable, shameful | adjective |
cunning | Sly in a clever way | adjective |
goad | To bug someone to get them to do something | verb |
covert | A shelter, a hiding place | noun |
covert | Concealed, hidden | adjective |
superfluous | More than enough, unnecessary | adjective |
perpetual | Never-ending | adjective |
vigilant | Carefully watching out for danger | adjective |
chivalrous | Gentleman-like, formal, respectful | adjective |
impel | To force someone or something to do something | verb |
belie | To hide what is inside by a false appearance | verb |
progeny | Offsprings | noun |
prowess | A superior ability, an exceptional skill | noun |
dubious | Questionable, suspect, untrustworthy, shady | adjective |
fortify | To make or get stronger (defenses) | verb |
apathetic | Indifferent, disinterested | adjective |
wantonness | Unrestrained, careless | adjective |
deft | Skillful at something | adjective |
deftly | Skillfully | adverb |