MP#1Vocabulary Words

Words #1-10

1. Immense – Adj.

Immense – Adj.

Extremely large or great

The closer we drew to the bridge, the more immense it seemed.

2. Ponder – V.

Ponder – V.

Carefully consider

The sheik pondered what Nadia had said. After a long time, he finally spoke.

3. Simultaneously – adv.

Simultaneously – adv.

At the same time

Grinning with relief, we simultaneously clasped hands.

4. Envious – adj.

Envious – adj.

Jealous

I pulled out one of my sandwiches. Horse, envious, complained he was getting hungry.

5. Lethargy – n.

Lethargy – n.

Lack of energy and enthusiasm

Spring had arrived. I was puzzled by my lethargy.

6. Provoke – v.

Provoke – v.

Make someone angry

When Phyllis finally said the sweater was hers, it provoked me.

7. Menace – n.

Menace – n.

Possible source of danger; threat

Looking back, I knew it was a terrible menace. He stared at me for what felt like hours.

8. Pummel – v.

Pummel – v.

Strike repeatedly

As we made our way back over the bridge, gusts of wind blown rain pummeled us.

9. Antagonistic – adj.

Antagonistic – adj.

Showing hostility or opposition

My friends were unexpectedly antagonistic to my idea and refused to go along with it.

10. Tractable – adj.

Tractable – adj.

Easy to manage or control

Tractable students do not disregard instruction or class work.