English B Vocabulary - Module 1

Nez Perce

a member of a Native American people of central Idaho, northeastern Oregon, and southeastern Washington

rash

displaying or proceeding from a lack of careful consideration of the possible consequences of an action

Shawnee

a member of a Native American people living formerly in the eastern US and now chiefly in Oklahoma.

endeavor

(verb) to try hard to attempt or do something; (noun) an attempt to achieve a goal

taunt

provoke or challenge (someone) with insulting remarks

avengers

inflict harm in return for (an injury or wrong done to oneself or another).

annuity

a fixed sum of money paid to someone each year, typically for the rest of their life.