Mrs. Fisby
and the
Rats of
NIMH
Vocab
100

insufficient for the demand; not enough

scarce

100

in a commanding and self-confident manner that induces respect and obedience

authoritatively

100

make continual twisting, squirming movements or contortions of the body

writhe

100

strong, healthy, and full of energy

vigorous

100

showing or having an insensitive and cruel disregard for others

callous

100

trivial; of little value

trifle

100

extend beyond or above a surface

protrude

100

warm and friendly

cordial

100

unwilling or unable to believe something

incredulous

100

set in or built in the surrounding wall or surface

recessed

100

stated clearly and in detail, leaving no room for confusion or doubt

explicit

100

in a way that is impossible to disentangle or separate

inextricably

100

incapable of producing any useful result; pointless

futile

100

produce by assembling information collected from other sources.

compile

100

a structure dividing a space into two parts, especially a light interior wall.

partition

100

become subject to as a result of one's own behavior or actions.

incur

100

always right or accurate

unerring

100

feelings of anxiety or dismay, typically at something unexpected

consternation

100

having or showing an ability to accurately assess situations or people and turn this to one's advantage

astute

100

absorbing all one's attention or interest

engrossing

100

publicly declare to be wrong

denounce

100

warned or reprimanded firmly

admonished

100

feeling or showing anger or annoyance at what is perceived as unfair treatment

indignant

100

having a meaning that is mysterious or obscure.

cryptic

100

Unstoppable

inexorable

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