List #2

traversing V. - passing or moving over, along, or through - going up, down, or across The skiers were traversing the snowy bridge to get to the black diamond slope.

allured V. – attracted or tempted by something desirable - fascinated or charmed She was allured by the glittery globe in the magician’s shop.

confounded Adj. – Bewildered, confused, perplexed The teacher was confounded when he learned that only half of his students did the extra credit assignment.

inexpressibly Adv. – Not able to put into words; unable to describe The day was inexpressibly beautiful; I rode my bike, picked apples, and soaked in the sunshine.

perished V. – to die off or to be destroyed -- to disappear Many non-Christians perished because of the Spanish Inquisition.

Crescent N./adj. – a shape resembling a segment of a ring -- half moon shape I enjoy looking at the moon when it is crescent in shape.

Stealthy Adj. – done in a cautious or sneaky way; lurking The stealthy burglar swiped the gold without being noticed by the police.

Predominant Adj. – having power, authority, or dominance over others; prominent or superior. The predominant decision maker in our school is the principal.

Quiver V. – To shake with a slight, rapid motion; to tremble Katniss was so cold without a fire to keep her warm that she began to quiver.

Feeble Adj. – physically weak from sickness; frail. -- weak mentally or morally The narrator was feeble from the agony of his torture.