The Most Dangerous Game Vocab

affable(adj)

friendly, pleasant, easy to talk to

amenity(n)

a useful, pleasant, or agreeable feature that makes life more comfortable or enjoyable

condone(vb)

to accept or overlook behavior that is morally considered wrong

deplorable(adj)

extremely bad, shocking, or unacceptable

disarming(adj)

making someone feel less angry, suspicious, or hostile through charm/warmth

droll(adj)

amusing, humorous, or comical in a odd or whimsical way

elude(vb)

to escape, avoid, or slip away from someone though speed, cleverness, or skill

imperative(adj)

something that is absolutely neccessary, urgent, or of vital importance

quarry(n)

an animal, bird, or person being hunted, chased, or tracked down

scruple(n)

moral or ethnic principles, doubts, or guidelines that stop someone from believing something is wrong

solicitously(adv)

to act in a way that shows deep care or concern toward someone’s comfort or safety

stamina(n)

the physical or mental strength that allows you to sustain a difficult or tiring activity over time without getting tired

tangible(adj)

real, existing, or capable of being touched, felt, or clearly measured

uncanny(adj)

something stange, mysterious, or difficult to explain, often in a way that is frightening

zealous(adj)

filled with, characterized by, or showing intense enthusiasm or devotion to a person, cause, or goal