Vocab. List #2

Question 0

Indomitable

Answer 0

(adj.): Cannot be subdued or overcome, as persons, will or courage; unconquerable.
Synonyms: Unyielding; invincible.

Question 1

Intrepid

Answer 1

(adj.): Resolutely fearless; dauntless; brave; bold; courageous.
Antonym: timid; fearful.

Question 2

Avalanche

Answer 2

(n.): A large mass of snow, ice, dirt, or rocks falling quickly down the side of a mountain.

Question 3

Insulate

Answer 3

(v.): To prevent heat from passing through something.

Question 4

Splinter

Answer 4

(V.): To break up into sharp, thin pieces.

Question 5

Ethereal

Answer 5

(adj.): Light and airy, slight and delicate.

Question 6

Copious

Answer 6

(adj.): Large in quantity or number; abundant; plentiful.

Question 7

Allied

Answer 7

(adj.): Joined by treaty, agreement, or common cause; related; kindred.

Question 8

Meticulous

Answer 8

(adj): Taking or showing extreme care about small details; precise; thorough.

Question 9

Remorseful

Answer 9

(adj.): Full of pain, regret, and sorrow for having done wrong.

Question 10

Arboretum

Answer 10

(n.): A place where many trees are grown for educational or viewing purposes.

Question 11

Fronds

Answer 11

(n.): Large, finely divided leaves, especially belonging to ferns and certain palms.

Question 12

Tendrils

Answer 12

(n.): Threadlike, leafless organs of climbing plants that often grow in spirals and attach themselves to something else in order to support themselves.

Question 13

Emulate:

Answer 13

(v.) To try to be (someone or something you admire).