1. Vocab List 1 Unit 2

2. Cowering (v) Crouching as in fear or shame Syn: cringing, recoiling
The children were cowering as the monster roared.
Cower (v)

3. Vigilance (n) The state of being alert, careful
Syn: attention, watchfulness
His vigilance while on watch was incredible; nothing would get by him.
Vigilant (adj)
Vigilantly (adv)

4. Vague (adj) Not definite or clear Syn: ambiguous, imprecise
The directions were very vague, so the students were confused by the assignment.
Vaguely (adv)
Vagueness (n)

5. Hindrance (n) Something that prevents or stops something
Syn: impediment, obstruction
The cast on my foot was a hindrance to my dancing; I just couldn’t do it.
Hinder (v)

6. Consternation (n)
A sudden, alarming feeling that results in utter confusion
Syn: dismay, bewilderment
As the sirens went off, I had a strong consternation that made my head feel fuzzy.

7. Impediment (n) A physical defect that affects normal or easy speech
Syn: encumbrance, obstacle
After the accident, he had a speech impediment that caused him to stutter.
Impede (v)

8. Hideous (adj) Horrible or frightful to the senses Syn: repulsive, ugly
The monster in the movie was so hideous that I had nightmares for a week.
Hideously (adv)

9. Luminous (adj) Radiating or reflecting light Syn: radiant, brilliant
The candle, while luminous, was not bright enough to help me to read.
Luminously (adv)
Luminosity (n)

10. Winced (v) Drew back or tensed the body as in pain
Syn: flinched, shrank
I winced in pain as the nurse gave me the shot.

11. Calibrated (v) Determined or checked in order to quantify measures
Syn: tested, planned
We calibrated our scoring rubrics so that we all were grading in a similar way.
Calibrate (v)
Calibration (n)