Vocabulary Unit 7

barrier (n) something that blocks the way; an obstacle

calculate (v) to find out by using mathematics or reasoning; to reckon, estimate

compose (v) to be or make up the parts of, form; to create or write; to calm or quiet one’s mind

considerable (adj) fairly large in size or extent; worthy of attention

deputy (n) one chosen to help or take the place of another or to act in that person’s absense

industrious (adj) busy, working steadily

jolt (v) to shake up roughly; to move along in a jerky or bumpy fashion (n) a sudden bump or jerk; a shock or surprise

loot (v) to rob by force or violence, especially during war or time of unrest (n) valuable things that have been stolen or taken by force

rejoice (v) to feel joy or great delight; to make joyful

rejoice

reliable (adj) deserving trust, dependable

senseless (adj) lacking meaning, stupid or foolish; without use of the senses

shrivel (v) to shrink and wrinkle, especially from heat, cold, or dryness