Unit 4 Vocab

Front 1

ambush

Back 1

(v) to make a surprise attack from a hidden place
(n) a surprise attack

Front 2

calculate

Back 2

(v) to find out by adding, subtracting, multiplying or dividing; to figure out by reason or logic

Front 3

contribute

Back 3

(v) to give money, effort, or items for a cause; to hand in for publication

Front 4

dread

Back 4

(v) to be afraid; to fear or feel deep worry
(n) deep fear or uneasiness over what may happen

Front 5

employ

Back 5

(v) to make use of; to put to work on a job or task for pay

Front 6

extend

Back 6

(v) to stretch out, make or last longer; to give or offer

Front 7

frantic

Back 7

(adj) very excited or upset; marked by fast, wild, or nervous action

Front 8

initial

Back 8

(adj) beginning or first
(n) the first letter of a name or word
(v) to mark or sign with one's initials

Front 9

routine

Back 9

(n) the regular or fixed way in which a thing is done
(adj) normal, predictable, or commonly done

Front 10

stun

Back 10

(v) to have a sudden, upsetting effect on the mind or feelings; to shock or daze; to make unable to feel, react or think

Front 11

sturdy

Back 11

(adj) firmly or solidly built; determined

Front 12

yield

Back 12

(v) to give in or give away; to produce or bring forth
(n)the product or amount made or produced