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Unit 12 vocabulary

AB
abductto kidnap, to carry off by force
ambiguousnot clear, with two or more possible meanings
balk1) to stop short, refuse to go, block; 2) illegal motion made by baseball pitcher
compact1) closely, firmly packed, squeezed together, small; 2) agreement between parties
conferto consult and talk over in exchange of opinions; to present as gift, favor, honor
earmarkidentifying mark or feature (especially tagging animal's ear for identification)
frigidlacking in warmth or feeling, extremely cold
implement1) an instrument or tool; 2) to put into effect
incalculabletoo great to be counted, unpredictable, uncertain
indisputabledefinitely true, beyond question or argument
intensivethorough, deep, showing great effort, concentrated
maneuvera planned and skilled movement, a carefully planned and carried out scheme
sabotagean action taken to destroy or injure something, destructive action, vandalism
scantbarely enough, insufficient amount, hradly enough
stealthydone in such a way as to prevent being seen or observed; sneaky, underhanded (i.e. stealth fighter plane)
strappingtall, strong, healthy
stridentunpleasant sounding, harsh, shrill
thriveto grow vigorously, prosper, grow in wealth or possession
titanicof enormous size, strength, power, scope
valiantpossessing or acting with bravery or boldness


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