Unit 13 Vocabulary: The Last Flight of the Hindenburg

Vocabulary terms and definitions from Unit 13, including words related to the historical account of the Hindenburg airship.

agitation

a violent stirring or movement; noisy confusion, excitement; a stirring up of public enthusiasm

blurt

to say suddenly or without thinking

chronological

arranged in order of time of occurrence

countenance

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

diminish

to make or become smaller, reduce in size

enchant

to please greatly; to charm, put under a magic spell

fluctuate

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

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

handicraft

work done by hand; a trade requiring hand skill

hilarious

extremely funny, causing loud amusement

ignite

to set on fire, cause to burn; to heat up, excite

magnitude

the great size or importance of something

massive

large and heavy; great in size or scope

maternal

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

well thought of, having a good reputation

revere

to love and respect deeply, honor greatly

saga

a narrative of heroic exploits; a long, detailed account

stodgy

dull, boring; old-fashioned, hidebound; lumpy, thick