Essentials Vocabulary Pg 1

reverently

with deep respect

presume

to take for granted or suppose

transifxed

motionless with amazement or terror

hostile

not friendly; unfavorable to one’s well-being

zealously

with enthusiastic devotion or diligence

futilely

uselessly or unsuccessfully

prosperity

successful or thriving conditions

quest

a pursuit to find or obtain something

audaciously

boldly or daringly

inevitably

unavoidably

endeavor

an effort or attempt(noun); to make a major effort or attempt (verb)

eerily

uncomfortably strange in a fearful way

perilously

involving grave risk or danger

imprudently

lacking caution or good judgement

subside

to become less violent or intense

vehemently

intensely, strongly, or violently

animosity

strong dislike that shows in action

adroitly

skillfully or cleverly

onrush

a strong, fast movement forward

warily

watchfully and cautiously; looking out for danger

confront

to face in hostility or defiance

provoke

to anger; to arouse to action or feeling

obstinately

firmly holding a purpose or opinion; stubbornly

indignantly

with strong displeasure at injustice or insult

squander

to waste recklessly

waver

to be uncertain or unsteady; to swing back and forth

cunningly

cleverly or slyly

venture

to boldly go somewhere or do something risky

persevere

to endure despite difficulty

compel

to force, drive, or urge

destined

determined ahead of time

appalled

filled with horror or dismay

draft

to write the first form of something (verb); a drawing, sketch, or design (noun)

diligently

with much care or effort

acknowledge

to admit to be real or true

resolve

to make a firm decision; to settle or find a solution

exemplary

worthy of imitation

esteemed

highly respected

prominent

leading or well-known; standing out

conceive

to form a notion or idea