1. MP#1 Vocabulary Words Words #1-10

2. 1. Immense – Adj.

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

4. 2. Ponder – V.

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

6. 3. Simultaneously – adv.

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

8. 4. Envious – adj.

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

10. 5. Lethargy – n.

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

12. 6. Provoke – v.

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

14. 7. Menace – n.

15. 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.

16. 8. Pummel – v.

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

18. 9. Antagonistic – adj.

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

20. 10. Tractable – adj.

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