Vocab Unit 12

Front 1

(adj) thorough, deep; showing great effort; concentrated

Back 1

intensive

Front 2

(adj) not clear; having two or more possible meanings

Back 2

ambiguous

Front 3

(v) to stop short and refuse to go on; to block
(n)(in baseball) and illegal motion made by a pitcher

Back 3

balk

Front 4

(v) to kidnap, carry off by force

Back 4

abduct

Front 5

(n) an action taken to destroy something or to prevent it from working properly;
(v) to take such destructive action

Back 5

sabotage

Front 6

(v) to consult, talk over, exchange opinions; to present as a gift, favor or honor

Back 6

confer

Front 7

(v) to mark an animal's ear for identification; to set aside for a special purpose;
(n) an identifying mark or feature

Back 7

earmark

Front 8

(n) a planned movement; a skillful plan; a scheme;
(v) to perform or carry out such a planned movement

Back 8

maneuver

Front 9

(v) to grow vigorously; to grow in wealth and possessions, prosper

Back 9

thrive

Front 10

(adj) of enormous size, strength, power or scope

Back 10

titanic

Front 11

(adj) harsh, shrill, unpleasant sounding

Back 11

strident

Front 12

(adj) extremely cold; lacking in warmth of feeling

Back 12

frigid

Front 13

(adj) beyond question or argument, definitely true

Back 13

indisputable

Front 14

(adj) closely and firmly packed together; small
(v) to squeeze together
(n) an agreement between parties; a small case containing a mirror and face powder; a small car

Back 14

compact

Front 15

(n) an instrument, tool
(v) to put into effect

Back 15

implement

Front 16

(adj) tall, strong, and healthy

Back 16

strapping

Front 17

(adj) done in a way so as not to be seen or observed, sneaky; underhanded

Back 17

stealthy

Front 18

(adj) possessing or acting with bravery or boldness.

Back 18

valiant

Front 19

(adj) too great to be counted; unpredictable, uncertain

Back 19

incalculable

Front 20

(adj) not enough, barely enough; marked by a small or insufficient amount

Back 20

scant