Vocabulary List 9-21

embolden

to give someone courage or confidence

intertwine

to twist or weave together closely

evoke

to bring a memory, feeling, or image into mind

oscillate

to swing back and forth between two points or states

disseminate

to spread widely (ideas, information)

obscure

to hide or make difficult to see or understand

succumb

to yield to a force, temptation, or pressure

permeate

to spread throughout or saturate

resonate

to evoke strong emotions or meaning

accentuate

to highlight or draw attention to

manifest

to become visible or apparent; to show clearly

embroider

to add extra detail (often exaggerated)