Unit 7 Vocab Words

annul

annul

 to make ineffective : NEUTRALIZE, CANCEL

bolster

to support with or as if with a bolster; <came with me to bolster my confidence> a long pillow or cushion

: a structural part designed to eliminate friction or provide support 

bountiful

A bountiful supply or amount of something pleasant is a large one.

A bountiful area or period of time produces or provides large amounts of something, especially food.

decree

an order or decision given by one in authority 

to command or order

frugal

: careful in spending or using resources

hover

to remain floating over a place or object

incapacitate

to make incapable

: to prevent from functioning in a normal way

incognito

: with one's identity concealed (as by a false name or title) <was traveling incognito>

instigate

bring about or initiate an action or event;  INCITE, PROVOKE

maim

: to injure or disfigure badly

muster

 to stir up or bring to action <all the strength I could muster> 

: to assemble (as troops) for roll call or inspection

obsess

: to occupy the mind of completely or abnormally <obsessed with this new scheme>

ornate

: decorated in a fancy way

perturb

: to disturb greatly especially in mind; ANNOY

prone

: likely to be or act a certain way <was prone to laziness> <accident-prone> : lying flat; lying face down <he was prone on the floor>

residue

 whatever remains after a part is taken, set apart, or lost or after the completion of a process

rubble

rough broken stones or bricks used in building

: a confused mass of rough or broken things 

skittish

: easily frightened

sustain

If you sustain something, you continue it or maintain it for a period of time.

If something sustains you, it supports you by giving you help, strength, or encouragement.

tether

A tether is a rope or chain which is used to tie an animal to a post or fence so that it can only move around within a small area.