Vocab week 2/2/26

CATAPULT

A device used to hurl or launch something forward with force. Memory tip: think “launch / fling”

ALIENATE

To make someone feel isolated, rejected, or turned against others. Memory tip: “make someone feel like an alien”

GLUTTON / GLUTTONOUS

Someone who eats or consumes far too much; excessive. Memory tip: overeats = glutton

MUSTER

To gather, collect, or assemble (often people or resources). Memory tip: gather troops

BEGET

To give birth to; to cause or produce something. Memory tip: one thing leads to another

CURTAIL

To cut short, reduce, or limit something. Memory tip: cut the “tail” off

PARANOIA / PARANOID

Unreasonable fear or suspicion, believing others want to harm you. Memory tip: overly suspicious

FACILITATE

To make something easier or help it happen. Memory tip: “make it easy”

CRAVEN

Cowardly; lacking courage. Memory tip: no bravery

MODE

A way or manner of doing something; a method or style. Memory tip: “mode = method”