Vocabulary Unit 14

absolute Without flaws or imperfections Without limits; without doubt The witness swore to tell the absolute truth.

arena An enclosed space used for sports or shows A field of interest, activity, conflict, or debate

compliment A remark or action that shows admiration, praise, or approval; good wishes To give praise or admiration to

deliberate To think about or discuss very carefully (A jury may deliberate for days before reaching a verdict.) Done or said on purpose; careful, at a slow pace (A person may tell a deliberate lie to avoid being blamed.)

dense Close or packed together; thick Not very smart or bright

dominant Above all others; leading or controlling; having the most power

hazardous Involving risk or danger

huddle To crowd close together; to form a closely packed group To get together to discuss something A tightly packed group; a meeting or discussion

necessity Something that cannot be avoided or done without; great need

offend To break a law or rule; to cause hurt feelings; anger, or injury

regain To get back; to reach again

thorough Carried out to completion; complete in every detail; extremely careful or exact

huddle. necessity thorough. arena dense. absolute deliberate huddle necessity thorough arena dense absolute deliberate regain compliment offend hazardous dominant