vocab 1
(n) a handcuff, anything that chains or confines
manacle
(adj) blocked so that nothing can go through
impassable
(n) the beginning, start (especially of something violent and destructive); an attack, assault
onset
(adj) tightly drawn, tense; neat, in good order
taut
(adj) warlike, fond of fighting; relating to war, the army, or military life
martial
(v) to shrink back or hide in fear or submissiveness
cringe
(n) something that divides (such as a wall); the act of dividing something into parts or sections
partition
(n) a steep, narrow waterfall; something falling or rushing forth in quantity
cascade
(n) the size, shape, or arrangement of something
format
(n) the smallest possible amount
minimum
(adj) likely to spoil or decay
perishable
(adj) cranky, ill-tempered; full of odd whims
crotchety
(adj) not moveable; not moving
immobile
(n) something new, a change; the act of introducing a new method, idea, device
innovation
unpaid or overdue debts; an unfinished duty
arrears
(adj) good-humored, in high spirits; merry
jovial
(adj) quick and skillful in movement, agile; clever
nimble
(adj) appearing evil or dangerous; threatening evil or harm
sinister
(v) to find and bring back, get back; to put right, make good
retrieve
(n) wealth, riches, prosperity; great abundance, plenty
affluence