1. Unit Three Vocabulary
Week Three

2. bode (verb)
foreshadow
My inability to sleep does not bode well for my performance on the test. .

3. burnish (verb)
polish
After I burnish the silver, I will set the table.

4. coerce (verb) compel by force or duress
Jim tried to coerce me to do his homework.

5. esoteric (adjective) confidential meant to be known by just a few
The reason a cat has no thumbs is simply esoteric.

6. gauntlet (noun)
a heavy glove
The knight threw down his gauntlet.

7. mete (verb)
give
In the courtroom, it is the judge’s duty to mete out justice.

8. misnomer (noun) wrong name
It would be a misnomer to call Jim a fighter. He’s a lover.

9. mottled (adjective)
blotched/speckled
My cat’s fur is mottled.

10. Terra Firma (noun) solid ground
After being at sea for two weeks, it was good to be back on terra firma.

11. Vantage point (noun)
advantageous position