Unit 1
To call offf or do away with; to cross out with lines or other marks to show that something cannot be used again
blunder
a person, place, or thing
noun
many or very many
numerous
an action word
verb
avoiding unnecessary risks or mistakes
cautious
to refuse to accept, to agree, to believe, or use
reject
a word that means the same as another word
synonym
having a strong effect, commanding attention
impressive
a describing word
adjective
seemingly safe but actually dangerous
treacherous
an old story that explains why something is or how it came to be; something imaginary
myth
an expression or saying that states an obvious truth or gives advice
proverb or adage
to give up on completely; to leave with no intention of returning
abandon
a word that means the opposite of another word
antonym
bright and sharp
vivid
a written or printed record that gives information or proof
document
a short story that features fantasy characters or animals and usually tells a story or the meaning of a tradition, word, etc.
showing clever judgment or practical understanding
shrewd
compares two unlike things using the word like or as
simile
a steep, high cliff or bank OR an attempt to fool someone
bluff
to fight or struggle closely with
scuffle
two words that are spelled the same, but have different meanings
homographs
to change from one form to another
convert
words in a sentence or surrounding sentences that help you figure out a word's meaning
context clues
a safe place
haven