Wordly Wise 6 Lesson 16

awe

Noun a feeling of fear or nervous wonder and respect Verb to fill with awe

catastrophe

Noun something that causes great loss and suffering; a terrible disaster

collide

Verb to come together with great force

consequence

Noun 1. a result or outcome 2. importance The consequence of jumping in a puddle is . . . Noun 1. a result or outcome 2. importance

deceive

Verb To cause to believe something that is not true

fatality

Noun a death resulting from an accident or a disaster

improvise

verb 1. to compose or perform without preparation 2 verb 1. to compose or perform without preparation 2. to make do with whatever is on hand.

loom

Noun a machine or device for weaving cloth Verb 1 Noun a machine or device for weaving cloth Verb 1. to appear in a sudden and frightening way 2. to get frighteningly close

lull

Verb To cause to relax Noun A temporary calm or quiet period

placid

rc Adjective Calm and peaceful

predicament

Noun A difficult or trying situation

priority

Noun The state of condition of being before another in importance or time

reinforce

Verb To increase or strengthen

stern

Noun The rear part of a boat Adjective Unpleasantly severe

treacherous

Adjective 1. Not to be trusted 2. Actually dangerous while seeming to be safe