Vocabulary Workshop Level Blue Unit 2

abandon

(v.) to give up on completely; to leave with no intention of returning

assault

(n.) a violent attack (v.) to attack violently or suddenly

convert

(v.) to change from one form to another (n.) a person who has changed from one opinion, belief, or religion to another

dispute

(v.) to argue, debate, quarrel over; to question or doubt the truth of (n.) an argument, quarrel, debate

impressive

(adj.) having a strong effect, commanding attention

justify

(v.) to show to be fair or right; to give good reasons for

misleading

(adj.) tending to give a wrong idea, often on purpose

numerous

(adj.) many or very many

productive

(adj.)making or capable of making large amounts of; giving good results

shrewd

(adj.) showing clever judgment and practical understanding

strategy

(n.) a carefully made plan or plot; a plan of military operations

villain

(n.) an evil or wicked person or character, especially in a story or play