Vocabulary Workshop Level Orange Unit 10

distress

(n.) deep worry or suffering; being in danger or in trouble.
(v.) to trouble or upset; to cause worry or stress; to make unhappy

drench

(v.) to wet or soak through and through; to cover or fill completely

dwell

(v.) to live, especially in a particular place; to remain, stay; to keep one's attention on something

juvenile

(adj.) not fully grown; of or meant for children or young people; foolish or immature
(n.) a young person or individual

outstanding

(adj.) standing apart from others due to being excellent; unpaid

proceed

(v.) to go on or continue in an orderly way; to start again after a pause; to start an action, move

register

(n.) an official record book; the range of a voice or musical instrument; a machine that records data

sift

(v.) to put through a strainer to separate or break up lumps; to sort through or examine

spree

(n.) a lively or wild outburst of activity

tardy

(adj.) not on time, delayed; slow-moving

unfit

(adj.) not suitable or proper; not good enough; unhealthy

variety

(n.) change, lack of sameness; a number of different forms or types; a category of plants or animals