Vocabulary Unit 8

Front 1

not skillful or graceful; hard to handle; embarrassing; clumsy

Back 1

awkward

Front 2

to make short, sharp sounds by rattling or banging together; to speak or move with confused, noisy sound; noisy chattering

Back 2

clatter

Front 3

showy in appearance; splendid; brave or full of spirit; a fashionable young gentleman

Back 3

gallant

Front 4

only moderately warm, not hot but not cold; tepid

Back 4

lukewarm

Front 5

in great supply, easily available; more than enough

Back 5

plentiful

Front 6

a portion of food allowed for one meal or one day; to limit the use of

Back 6

ration

Front 7

to hold back or set aside; to save for future use

Back 7

reserve

Front 8

a learned person; an expert in a field of study; someone who studies with a teacher

Back 8

scholar

Front 9

to burn slowly, with smoke but no flame

Back 9

smolder

Front 10

to walk or march slowly and with difficulty or tiredness; a long, tiring walk

Back 10

trudge

Front 11

a person who chooses to join or to do a service; someone who gives time or effort without pay

Back 11

volunteer

Front 12

feeling tired, worn out; having no more patience; exhausted

Back 12

weary