Unit 12

abduct

abduct

(v) to kidnap, carry of by force

S to take

ambiguous

(adj) not clear; having two or more possible meanings

s unclear A clear

balk

(v) to stop short and refuse to go on; to refuse abruptly; to prevent from happening; (n) {in baseball} an illegal motion made by the pitcher

S block

compact

(adj) closely and firmly packed together; small; (v) to squeeze together; (n) an agreement between parties; small case containing a mirror and face powder; a small car

S dense A bulky

confer

(v) to consult, talk over, exchange opinions; to present as a gift, favor, or honor

S award A to take away

earmark

(v) to set aside for a special purpose; to mark an animal's ear for identification; (n) an identifying mark of feature

S reserve

frigid

(adj) extremely cold; lacking in warmth or feeling

S freezing A hot

implement

(n) an instrument, tool; (v) to put into effect

S fulfilled A

incalculable

(adj) too great to be counted; unpredictable, uncertain

S countless A measurable

indisputable

(adj) beyond question or argument, definitely true

S undeinible A questionable

intensive

(adj) thorough, deep; showing great effort; concentrated

S heightened A relaxed

maneuver

(n) a planned movement; a skillful plan; a scheme; (v) to perform or carry out such a planned movement

S move

sabotage

(n) an action taken to destroy something or to prevent it from working properly; (v) to take such destructive action

S destroy

scant

(adj) not enough; barely enough; marked by a small or insufficient amount

S skimpy A plentiful

stealthy

(adj) done in a way so as not to be seen or observed; sneaky, underhanded

S sly A open

strapping

(adj) tall, strong, and healthy

S strudy A weak

strident

(adj) harsh, shrill; unpleasant sounding

S piercing A mellow

thrive

(v) to grow vigorously; to grow in wealth and possessions

S flourish A wither

titanic

(adj) of enormous size, strength, power, or scope

S big A tiny

valiant

(adj) possessing or acting with bravery or boldness

S brave A scared