Unit 1 & 2 Vocabulary
To sale completely around.
What is circumnavigate.
A story from the past that may contain some truth but is mostly embellished.
What is a legend?
appeared, arrived, sauntered, charged, rode in, sneaked, galloped, cruised
What are strong verbs to replace come/came & go/went?
A strong wind that blows from the northeast.
What is nor'easter
A person who acts dishonorably or despicably.
What is a dastard?
pondered, imagined, questioned, dreamed, reckoned, wished, expected
What are strong verbs to replace think/thought?
Needless repetition of an idea, statement, or word
What is tautology?
The right side of a boat when facing a bow.
What is a starboard?
fervently, passionately, strongly, proudly, wisely, cleverly, expertly
What are ly adverbs?
Involving a lot of violence, confusion, or disorder.
What is tumultuous?
A Scottish word for lake.
What is loch?
magnificent, incredible, majestic, fantastic, kind, helpful, honorable
What are quality adjectives to replace good?
Three or more words close together that begin with the same sound.
What is alliteration?
The purest form of something.
What is quintessentially?
horrifying, awful, disastrous, dreadful, inhumane, terrible, ruthless, merciless
What are quality adjectives to replace bad?