unit 8 vocab Kindred

beckon

v. to call or signal by motion

brackish

adj. describes salty water

coherently

adv. describes when something is done in a logical and consistent way

forerunner

n. identifies a person or thing that precedes the coming or development of someone or something else

incidentally

adv. (1) used to introduce a statement that provides additional information; (2) used when a person has something more to say, or is about to add a remark unconnected to the current subject; (by the way)

Inflict

v. to cause (something unpleasant or painful) to be suffered by someone or something

Leisurely

adj. describes something that is unhurried or relaxed
adv. describes an action done without hurry

neutral

adj; describes someone or that is not helping or supporting either side in a conflict or disagreement

prone

adj. describes someone or something is likely to be or act a certain way

tentative

adj. describes when someone or something shows caution or hesitation