Vocabulary for “Lady or a Tiger”

impartial (im pär’ shəl)

Adj. Not favoring one side more than another; fair. (page 46) Sentence The jury must come to an impartial decision. Image

emanate (em’ ə nāt)

Verb. To come forth (page 46) Sentence The warmth emanated from the fireplace. Image

dire (dīr)

Adj. Dreadful; terrible. (page 46) Sentence Driving drunk can lead to dire consequences. Image

fervent (fur’ vənt)

Adj. having or showing great intensity of feeling; passionate. (page 47) Sentence The fans’ fervent support helped encourage the underdog win the championship. Image

imperious (im pēr’ ē əs)

Adj. Extremely proud and controlling. Sentence The imperious king refused to hear his countrymen's pleas for better treatment. Image

novel (nov’ əl)

Adj. New and unusual; (page 47) Sentence The novel fashion trend can be seen in all the stores’ front windows. Image

presume (pri zōōm’)

Verb to take upon oneself without permission or authority; dare. (page 50) Sentence Don’t presume you can take the car out for a drive just because you were allowed last week. Image Insert your own image