Vocabulary Power Plus lesson 4

elude

to escape notice; to get away from

fallow

inactive; unproductive

blight

anything that destroys, prevents growth, or causes devaluation

obsequy

a funeral right or ceremony

denizen

an occupant; an inhabitant

fealty

obligated loyalty or faithfulness

entice

to attract by offering reward or pleasure

gratify

to please

laggard

a slow person, especially one who falls behind

gambit

a maneuver or action used to gain an advantage