Vocab Ch 12

Question 0

Ambiguous

Answer 0

Not clear, having two or more possible meanings

Question 1

Abduct

Answer 1

To kidnap, carry off by force

Question 2

Balk

Answer 2

To stop short and refuse to go on, to refuse abruptly, to prevent from happening, ( in baseball⚾️) an illegal motion made by a pitcher

Question 3

Compact

Answer 3

Closely and firmly packed together, small, to squeeze together, an agreement between parties,a small case containing a mirror and face powder, a small car

Question 4

Confer

Answer 4

To consult, talk over, exchange opinions, to present as a gift

Question 5

Earmark

Answer 5

To set aside for a special purpose, to mark an animals ear for identification

Question 6

Frigid

Answer 6

Extremely cold❄️, lacking in warmth or feeling

Question 7

Implement

Answer 7

An instrument, tool, to put into effect

Question 8

Incalculable

Answer 8

To great to be counted, up predictable, uncertain

Question 9

Indisputable

Answer 9

Beyond question or argument, definitely true

Question 10

Intensive

Answer 10

Thorough, deep, showing great effort, concentrated

Question 11

Maneuver

Answer 11

A planned movement, a skillful plan, a scheme, to preform or carry out such a planned movement

Question 12

Sabotage

Answer 12

An action taken to destroy something or to prevent it from working properly, to take such destructive action

Question 13

Scant

Answer 13

Not enough, barely enough, marked by a small or insufficient amount

Question 14

Stealthy

Answer 14

Done in a way so as not to be seen or observed, sneaky, underhanded

Question 15

Strapping

Answer 15

Tall, strong,and healthy

Question 16

Strident

Answer 16

Harsh, shrill, unpleasant sounding

Question 17

Thrive

Answer 17

To grow vigorously, to grow In wealth and possessions

Question 18

titanic

Answer 18

Of enormous size, strength, power, or scope

Question 19

Valiant

Answer 19

Possessing or acting bravery or boldness