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Sadlier Oxford Level A, Unit 12 vocabulary

AB
abduct(v) to kidnap; carry off by force
ambiguous(adj) not clear; having two or more possible meanings
balk(v) to stop short or refuse to go; (n) (in baseball) an illegal move by a pitcher
compact(adj) closely and firmly packed together; small; (v) to squeeze together; (n) an agreement in parties; small car
confer(v) to consult, talk over, exchange opinion; to present as a gift, favor, honors
earmark(v) to set aside for special purposes; to mark and animals ear for ID; (n) an identifying mark or feature
frigid(adj) extremely cold; lacking in warmth or feeling
implement(n) an instrument, tool; (v) to put into effect
incalculable(adj) too great to be counted; unpredictable, uncertain
indisputable(adj) beyond question or argument, definitely true
intensive(adj) thorough, deep; showing great effort; concentrated
maneuver(n) a planned movement; a skillful plan; a scheme; (v) to perform or carry out such a planned movement
sabotage(n) an action taken to destroy something or to prevent it from working properly; (v) to take destructive action
scant(adj) not enough; barely enough; marked by small or insufficient amount
stealthy(adj) done in a way so as not to be seen or observed; sneaky, underhanded
strapping(adj) tall, strong and healthy
strident(adj) harsh, shrill; unpleasant sounding
thrive(v) to grow vigorously; to grow in wealth and possessions
titanic(adj) of enormous size, strength, power or scope
valiant(adj) possessing or acting with bravery or boldness


Priscilla Schultz

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