Vocabulary Unit 3

bluff (adj) direct and outspoken in a good-natured way (n) a steep, high cliff or bank (n) an attempt to fool someone (v) to deceive or trick; to try to fool others by putting on a confident front

cautious (adj) avoiding unnecessary risks or mistakes

consist (v) (used with of) to be made up of

despise (v) to look down on intensely or feel contempt for, dislike strongly

haven (n) a safe place; a refuge

miniature (v) a very small copy, model, or painting (adj) on a very small scale

monarch (n) a person who rules over a kingdom or empire

obstacle (n) something that gets in the way

postpone (v) to put off until later

straggle (v) to stay off or trail behind; to spread out in a scattered fashion

treacherous (adj) likely to betray; seemingly safe but actually dangerous

vivid (adj) bright and sharp, giving a clear picture; full of life