MP#1 Vocabulary Words Words #1-10

1. Immense – Adj.

Immense – Adj. Extremely large or great The closer we drew to the bridge, the more immense it seemed.

2. Ponder – V.

Ponder – V. Carefully consider The sheik pondered what Nadia had said. After a long time, he finally spoke.

3. Simultaneously – adv.

Simultaneously – adv. At the same time Grinning with relief, we simultaneously clasped hands.

4. Envious – adj.

Envious – adj. Jealous I pulled out one of my sandwiches. Horse, envious, complained he was getting hungry.

5. Lethargy – n.

Lethargy – n. Lack of energy and enthusiasm Spring had arrived. I was puzzled by my lethargy.

6. Provoke – v.

Provoke – v. Make someone angry When Phyllis finally said the sweater was hers, it provoked me.

7. Menace – n.

Menace – n. Possible source of danger; threat Looking back, I knew it was a terrible menace. He stared at me for what felt like hours.

8. Pummel – v.

Pummel – v. Strike repeatedly As we made our way back over the bridge, gusts of wind blown rain pummeled us.

9. Antagonistic – adj.

Antagonistic – adj. Showing hostility or opposition My friends were unexpectedly antagonistic to my idea and refused to go along with it.

10. Tractable – adj.

Tractable – adj. Easy to manage or control Tractable students do not disregard instruction or class work.