Vocabulary Workshop Unit 16

adorn to add to the appearance of, especially with pretty objects; to dress up

appropriate To take over or use as one’s own, often without permission; to set apart for a certain purpose Suitable or fitting

assemble to meet of bring together; to put or fit parts together

colossal Amazingly large, great, or powerful in size or degree

effective Producing a desired or conclusive result; having a strong impact, starting as of a particular date or time

frail Weak or lacking strength; likely to give in to temptation

hostage A person held prisoner by another or by an enemy and used in bargaining for certain demands

landslide A fast downhill movement of rocks or soil; any mass that slides down; a lopsided victory in an election

rampage To rush around wildly or violently Violent, reckless, or wild behavior

scamper To run or move quickly or playfully

symptom A sign of illness or of a physical problem; a sign that something else exists or is happening

warrant A written order that allows for legal action To declare for certain; to approve or guarantee; to serve as reason for

symptom. frail. warrant. scamper. appropriate. adorn effective symptom frail warrant scamper appropriate adorn effective landslide hostage rampage assemble colossal