To Go Vocabulary Lesson 3F

bicker Part of speech: verb To argue over an unimportant matter Let’s not bicker about who’s taller.

etiquette Part of speech: noun The manners and behavior considered to be acceptable Dining etiquette is different at a picnic than at a formal dinner.

imply Part of speech: verb To suggest without directly saying I yawned to imply that I was bored.

initiative Part of speech: noun The ability to see what needs to be done and get it done; an act that begins something Dan took the initiative to get the job done.

persevere Part of speech: verb To keep at something even though it is difficult Success comes to those who persevere.

ponder Part of speech: verb To consider carefully; to think deeply about When asked about the decision, I had to ponder before I answered.

menace Noun A serious threat Wolves can be a menace to sheep.

quaint Part of speech: adj. Strange, odd or old- fashioned in a pleasing way The lady lived in a quaint little house in the middle of the woods.

remorse Part of speech: noun Deep regret and a feeling of guilt over one’s wrongdoing Sam showed remorse when he realized he’d hurt my feelings.

vague Part of speech: adj. Not clear or definite; fuzzy or blurred Not knowing whether I actually wanted to attend the party, I gave a vague answer.