Vocabulary List B

abode

the place where one lives; home or dwelling

aghast

struck with terror, amazement, or horror; shocked and upset

astute

mentally sharp or clever

benefactor

someone who helps another person or group by giving money

capitulate

cease resisting or fighting an enemy or opponent; yield

complement

something that completes something else or makes it better

comprise

made up of something; include or consist of something

covet

want something very much; feel a strong desire for what belongs to another

debut

first time an actor, musician, athlete, etc. performs in public; formal entrance into society

delude

cause someone to dislike something very much

deplore

hate or dislike something very much

ebb

of a tide: flow outward from the land; get worse

fathom

understand the reason for something

illustrious

notably outstanding because of dignity and achievements

intrepid

feeling no fear; very bold or brave

naive

having or showing a lack of experience or knowledge

pique

cause curiosity or interest; make someone annoyed or angry

pluck

courageous readiness to fight or continue against odds; determination

proficient

well advanced in an art, occupation, or branch of knowledge

revelry

wild and noisy celebration

scrupulous

careful about doing what is honest and morally right

throng

large group of people; crowd

trifiling

having little value or importance; frivolous

unscathed

not hurt, harmed, or damaged

vulnerable

easily hurt or harmed physically, mentally, or emotionally