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Unit 5: Head to Toe
Term | Definition |
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captivate | (v) to attract and hold the attention of someone by being interesting, pretty, etc. |
precipitation | (n) water that falls to the ground as rain, snow, hail, sleet, etc. |
capitulate | (v) to stop fighting an enemy or opponent; to admit that an enemy or opponent has won |
manual | (adj) doing or involving hard physical work; of or relating to using the hands; operated or controlled with the hands or by a person |
manipulate | (v) to move or control something with your hands or by using a machine; to deal with or control someone or something in a clever and usually selfish way |
manuscript | (n) the original copy of a play, book, piece of music, etc., before it has been printed |
maneuver | (n) clever or skillful action or movement |
pedestrian | (n) a person who is walking in a city, along a road, etc. |
impede | (v) to slow the movement, progress, or action of someone or something |
pedestal | (n) the base of a column or other tall object; used to describe the position of someone who is admired, successful, etc. |