unit 13 level B sadlier definitions

definitions

agitation

agitation

(n.) a violent stirring or movement; noisey confusion, excitement a stirring up of public enthusiasm.

blurt

(v.) to say suddenly or without thinking.

chronological

(adj.) arranged in order of time of occurence.

countenance

(n.) a face, facial expression; (v.) to tolerate or approve.

diminish

(v.) to make or become smaller, reduce in size.

enchant

(v.) to please greatly; to charm, put under a magic spell.

fluctuate

(v.) to change continually; to move up and down.

foster

(v.) to bring up, give care to; to promote, encourage; (adj.) in the same family but not related by birth.

grovel

(v.) to humble oneself, act in a fearful and servile way; to lie face downward; to indulge in something base or unworthy.

handicraft

(n.) work done by hand; a trade requiring hand skill.

hilarious

(adj.) extremely funny, causing loud amusement.

ignite

(v.) to set on fire, cause to burn; to heat up, excite.

magnitude

(n.) the great size or importance of something.

massive

(adj.) large and heavy; great in size or scope.

maternal

(adj.) of or like a mother.

pall

(v.) to lose in interest, attraction, or effectiveness; to become tiresome; (n.) a dark covering, something that conceals.

reputable

(adj.) well thought of, having a good reputation.

revere

(v.) to love and respect deeply, honor greatly.

saga

(n.) a narrative of heroic exploits; a long, detailed account.

stodgy

(adj.) dull, boring; old