L3+L4 Vocab

Lesson 3 and 4 Vocab for the freshmen class.

Behold (v)

To gaze at or look upon

Cessation (n)

A bringing or coming to an end; a halt

Discernment (n)

Excellent judgement and insight; skill in perceiving

Commence (v)

To begin

Envision (v)

To picture in the mind; to imagine

Deter (v)

To prevent or discourage from action, by means of fear or doubt

Foresee (v)

To see or know ahead of time

Hamper

• Verb: To prevent from moving freely or making progress; to limit

• Noun: A large basket, usually with a cover

Gape (v)

To stare in amazement, often with the mouth wide open

Obstruction (n)

Something that blocks or gets in the way; an obstacle

Impressionistic (adj)

• a. Describing a highly personal, individual response to experience

• b. Reflecting a style of painting of the late nineteenth century

Preclude (v)

To make impossible or unlikely; to prevent

Myopia (n)

• a. Lack of planning for the future, shortsightedness

• b. Nearsightedness (the eye condition)

Procrastinate (v)

To delay; to put off doing something

Perceptive (adj)

Marked by understanding or awareness; sharp; sensitive

Scuttle (v)

To run or move with short, hurried movements; to scurry

Premonition (n)

A feeling that something will happen in the future; an advance warning

Subside (v)

To sink to a lower or more normal level

a. To become less active or intense

Subliminal (adj)

Below the threshold of conscious thought; not detectable; but able to bring about a response

Thwart (v)

To prevent from taking place; frustrate; block