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