Petra Lyons 3rd Block February 27th, 2013 Week 2 Vocab. Petra Lyons 3rd Block February 27th, 2013

Brawn (n) Big Muscles; Great strength

Cite (v) To quote, espcially as an authority, to mention in support, proof, or conformation, to refer to as an example

Concave (Adj.) Curved inward, like the inside of a circle or a sphere

Confound (v) Frustrate, to Confused

Credulous (Adj.) Eager to believe; Gullible

Deficit (n) A shortage, especially of money

Defile (v) To make unclear, impure

Disdain (v) To scorn, to hold in low esteem

Droll (Adj) Humorous, amazing in an odd; often understated way

Epitome (n) A perfect example, Embodiment