Unit 4 Vocab

Unflinching

1. Not showing fear or hesitation in the face of danger or difficulty

He has shown _____ determination throughout the campaign

Tantalize

1. Torment or tease (someone) with the sight of promise of something that is unobtainable

Such ambitious questions have long _____ the world’s best thinkers

Subjugate

1. Bring under domination of control, especially by conquest

The invaders had soon subjugated most of the native population

Mediocre

1. Of only moderate quality: not very good

A ______ actor

Jeer

Verb:

1. Make rude and mocking remarks, typically in a loud voice

Noun:

1. A rude and mocking remark

Some of the younger men _______ at him

Fortify

1. Provide (a place) with defensive works as protection against attack

2. Strength (someone) mentally or physically

The enclave has been heavily ______ in recent years

Feint

Noun:

1. A deceptive or pretended blow, thrust, or other movements, especially in boxing or fencing

Verb:

1. Make a deceptive or distracting movement, especially during a fight

A brief _____ at the opponent’s face 

Erratic

Adjective:

1. Not even or regular in pattern or movement; unpredictable

Noun:

1. A rock or boulder that differs from the surrounding rock

Her breathing was _______

Alien 

Adjective:

1. Belonging to a foreign country or nation

2. Relating to or denoting being supposedly from other worlds

Noun:

1. A foreigner, especially one who is not a naturalized citizen of the country where they are living

An illegal _______

Bossing anyone around was ______ to him

Compensate 

1. Give (someone) something, typically money, in recognition of loss, suffering or injury; recompense

2. Reduce or counteract (something unwelcome or unpleasant) by exerting an opposite force or effect 

Payments were made to farmers to ____ them for cuts in subsides