vocab work unit 13

agitation

a violent stirring or movement; noisy confusion,excitement

blurt

to say suddenly or without thinking

chronological

arranged in order of time of occurrence

countenance

a face, facial expression; to tolerate or approve

diminish

to make or become smaller, reduce in size

enchant

to please greatly; to charm, put under a magic spell

fluctuate

to change continually; to move up and down

foster

to bring up, give care to; to promote, encourage

grovel

to humble oneself, act in a fearful and servile way; to lie face downward; to indulge in something base or unworthy

handicraft

work done by hand; a trade requiring hand skill

hilarious

extremely funny, causing loud amusement

ignite

to set on fire, cause to burn; to heat up

maternal

of or like a mother

magnitude

the great size or importance of something

massive

large and heavy; great size or scope

pall

to lose in interest, attraction, or effectiveness; to become tiresome

reputable

well thought of, having a good reputation

revere

to love and respect deeply, honor greatly

saga

a narrative of heroic exploits; a long, detailed account

stodgy

dull, boring; old fashioned, hidebound; lumpy , thick