Vocab unit 8 Definitions

Question 0

Clatter

Answer 0

(v. ) To make short, sharp sounds by rattling or banging together; speak or move with confused, noisy sound.
(n. ) a hard, rattling sound; busy excitement; noisy chattering.

Question 1

Awkward

Answer 1

Not skillful or graceful;hard to handle; embarrassing.

Question 2

Gallant

Answer 2

(adj. ) showy in appearance; splendid; brave or full of spirit,showing courtesy; very attentive.
(n. ) a fashionable young gentleman.

Question 3

Lukewarm

Answer 3

(adj.) moderately warm, not hot but not cold; without extreme.

Question 4

Plentiful

Answer 4

(adj.) in great supply, easily available; more than enough.

Question 5

Ration

Answer 5

(n. ) a portion of food allowed for a meal or one day; food supplies; a share.
(v. ) to pass out in limited portions; to limit the use of.

Question 6

Reserve

Answer 6

(v. ) to hold back or set aside; to save for future use.

(n. ) something set aside for a certain purpose; something stored for later use.

Question 7

Scholar

Answer 7

(n.) a learned person; an expert in a field of study; someone who studies with a teacher; a student who gets a gift of money to pay for education.

Question 8

Smolder

Answer 8

(v.) to burn slowly, with smoke but no flame; to exist in a suppressed state, to show suppressed feelings.

Question 9

Trudge

Answer 9

(v. ) to walk or march slowly and with difficulty or tiredness.
(n. ) a long tiring walk.

Question 10

Volunteer

Answer 10

(n. ) a person who chooses to join or do a service; someone who gives time or effort without pay.
(v. ) to offer one’s services; to do or say freely.

Question 11

Weary

Answer 11

(adj. ) feeling tired, worn out; having no more patience.

(v. ) to make tired; to grow tired.