English chapter 6

approximate

adj. nearly correct

v. to come near to

bluff

n. an action done to mislead others

v. to fool by showing false confidence

capsize

v. to turn bottom up or overturn

confiscate

v. to take private property (usually as a punishment)

eddy

n. a whirlwind or whirlpool

facile

adj. done with little difficulty

hydroplane

n. a boat that skims the water at high speed

v. to lose control of a vehicle by skimming a wet surface at high speed.

helm

n. the steering gear of a ship or a position of leadership

inclement

adj. stormy or harsh

inflate

v. to fill with air or gas

lagoon

n. a small, shallow body of water

obituary

n. a written notice of one’s death

operate

v. to work effectively; to preform surgery

phobia

n. an abnormal fear of a thing/situation

predicament

n. a difficult or bad situation

refer

v. to direct attention to a source for help or information

squall

n. a brief, sudden windstorm

surge

n. something that moves violently

v. to rise and fall violently

treacherous

adj. not trustworthy; dangerous

unfurl

v. to spread out or unfold.

c. articulate

adj. expressed clearly

v. to speak distinctly

c. detriment

n. injury, damage, or impairment

c. impediment

n. a barrier or obstruction

c. ornate

adj. very elaborate or excessive in design

c. simper

v. to smile in a silly, artificial manner