Defintions
allot v
To distribute or give out something in shares or portions.
elite n
A group of people with superior status, skills, or qualities.
allot v
Indirectly from Latin: lottare (“to divide into lots”), though it came to English through Old French aloter.
myriad n
There were myriad stars in the sky.
Skittish adj
The cat became skittish when it heard a noise.
amass v
To gather or collect a large amount of something over time.
grapple v
To struggle with or wrestle; to try hard to solve or deal with a problem
amass v
From Latin massa meaning “lump, mass, bulk.”
perspective n
From my perspective, the game looked fun.
Tether v
We tethered the dog to the fence.
audacious adj
Bold, daring, or willing to take risks; sometimes disrespectfully bold.
incapacitate v
To deprive of strength or ability; to make someone or something unable to function normally.
elite n
From Latin eligere meaning “to choose, pick out.”
perturb v
Loud noises perturb the baby.
unison n
The class said the answer in unison.
comply v
To follow a rule, request, or command; to agree to do what is asked.
instigate v
To provoke or start something, especially trouble or an action.
grapple v
No direct Latin origin; it comes from Old French grappelle (“hook”), which is from grappe (“hook, bunch”).
prdigious
The elephant is a prodigious animal.
vie v
The two teams will vie for first place.
devoid adj
Completely lacking or without something.
longevity n
Long life or long duration of something.
skittish
No Latin origin; likely from Old Norse skjótr (“swift, quick”).
relevant adj
Only share relevant information in class.
willful adj
His willful behavior caused trouble.