1. Unit Three Vocabulary
Week Four

2. abortive (adjective) unsuccessful
My first attempt to climb the mountain was abortive. .

3. acidulous (adjective)
slightly sour in taste and/or manner
The acidulous lime adds a refreshing zing to guacamole.

4. brackish (adjective)
salty
River deltas contain brackish water.

5. buffoon (noun)
clown/foolish person
Spongebob is a bit of a buffoon.

6. Divest (verb) strip/separate from
rid oneself of something no longer necessary
I have never regretted my decision to divest my television habit.

7. effeminate (adjective)
having female characteristics
Little boys should not be considered effeminate simply for playing with dolls.

8. ensconced (verb) to settle securely or comfortably
The kitten was safely ensconced in my shoe.

9. ferret (verb)
Search out/rummage through

10. Salmonella (noun) food poisoning
I got a bad case of salmonella after eating unpasteurized cheese.

11. ursine (adjective)
bear-like