(n) A result, effect; importance consequence (n) A result, effect; importance
Units 10-12 Vocab. Review The consequence of getting bad grades on my report card can result into weeks of being grounded.
(v) To swallow up, overwhelm, consume engulf (v) To swallow up, overwhelm, consume
Once the smoke started to engulf the area, everyone immediately started running away.
initiative (n) The taking of the first step or move; the ability to act without being directed or urged from the outside
This girl took the initiative to help the teacher pass out materials.
(n) Something that serves as a reminder memento (n) Something that serves as a reminder
I will keep this ring as a memento of my grandmother.
nonconformist (n) A person who refuses to follow established ideas or ways of doing things; (adj) of or relating to the unconventional
Because I chose not to go along with the plan, I am considered a nonconformist.
(adj) without legal force or effect; no longer binding Null and void (adj) without legal force or effect; no longer binding
If you do not follow the rules to our agreement, then our contract becomes null and void.
panorama (n) A wide, unobstructed view of an area; a complete survey of a subject; a continually passing or changing scene; a range or spectrum
My camera allows me to take a panorama of the city. This is a panorama of a variety of colors.
pry (v) To pull loose by force; to look at closely or inquisitively; to be nosy about something
I had to implement the hammer when I was trying to pry open the container.
resourceful (adj) able to deal promptly and effectively with all sorts of problems; clever in finding ways and means of getting along
Suzy was very resourceful when it come to do-it-yourself projects.
(adj) sever, harsh, strict; thoroughly logical rigorous (adj) sever, harsh, strict; thoroughly logical
The boot camp instructor was very rigorous when it come to following the rules.
alias (n) An assumed name, especially as used to hide one’s identity; (adv) otherwise called
Superman’s alias name is Clark Kent.
(v) To walk slowly, stroll; (n) an easy place; a leisurely walk amble (v) To walk slowly, stroll; (n) an easy place; a leisurely walk
It was a serene evening to amble on the beach.
(adj) big and strong, muscular burly (adj) big and strong, muscular
If you are going to compete in weight competitions, it is important to be burly.
(v) To give a false or misleading account of; to twist out of shape distort (v) To give a false or misleading account of; to twist out of shape
The photographer distorted the picture to give it a special effect. The photographer distorted the picture to give it a special effect.
(adj) so amazed that one is unable to speak, bewildered dumbfounded (adj) so amazed that one is unable to speak, bewildered
The little boy was dumbfounded after reading about what happened in the book.
(adj) no longer in existence; no longer active; gone out of use extinct (adj) no longer in existence; no longer active; gone out of use
We must take care of our Earth so certain animals do not become extinct.
parody (n) A humorous or ridiculous imitation; (v) to make fun of something by imitating it
The parody of this painting is copied by many different shows.
(v) To fill again, make good, replace replenish (v) To fill again, make good, replace
It is wise to replenish your car so that you are not stranded on the side of the road.
rummage (v) To search through, investigate the contents of; (n) an active search; a collection of odd items
The customers had to rummage through the clearance clothes.
skimp (v) To save, be thrifty; to be extremely sparing with; to give little attention or effort to
I want an ice cream sundae and don’t skimp out on the chocolate.
sleuth (n) A detective
The sleuth was one the trail of fresh foot prints at the crime scene.
(v) To kidnap, carry off by force abduct (v) To kidnap, carry off by force
Many people claim to have been abducted by aliens.
compact (adj) closely and firmly packed together; small; (v) to squeeze together; (n) an agreement between two parties; a small case containing a mirror and face powder; a small car
This is a very compact car it is not meant to be a family car. These are various compacts a woman might carry in her bag. This was the Mayflower Compact.
earmark (v) To set aside for special purpose; to mark an animal’s ear for identification; (n) an identifying mark or feature
An earmark on an animal might help the farmer to identify their cattle.
(adj) extremely cold; lacking in warmth or feeling frigid (adj) extremely cold; lacking in warmth or feeling
The frigid temperatures resulted in a deep layer of ice.
(n) An instrument, a tool; (v) to put into effect implement (n) An instrument, a tool; (v) to put into effect
These implements are helpful in mathematics.
(adj) thorough, deep; showing great effort; concentrated intensive (adj) thorough, deep; showing great effort; concentrated
My poor dog had to be in intensive care after being hit by a car.
maneuver (n) A planned movement; a skillful plan; a scheme; (v) to carry out or perform such a movement
The ship did an emergency breakaway maneuver by USS Winston Churchill.
sabotage (n) An action taken to destroy something or prevent it from working properly; (v) to take such destructive action
The soldier is sabotaging the collection of weapons so the enemy won’t be able to use them anymore .
(v) To grow vigorously; to grow in wealth and possessions thrive (v) To grow vigorously; to grow in wealth and possessions
The flower is thriving in the pond. Units 10-12 Vocab. Review The flower is thriving in the pond.