Vocabulary Workshop Level Blue Unit 10

abolish

to do away with, outlaw, ban

appeal

(N) A sincere or strong request for something that is needed. A quality or ability that attracts or interests people. A request to a higher court. (V) To ask strongly for help, understanding or something else needed.

brittle

easily broken, snapped or cracked

condemn

To criticize a person or action as wrong, guilty or evil. To judge as guilty and to punish.

descend

to move to a lower place from a higher one; to come or be handed down from the past

dictator

a ruler or leader who has total power

expand

to open up, make or grow larger; to develop

famine

a severe shortage of food over a large area, starvation

portable

easily moved or carried

prey

(N) An animal hunted as food by another. Someone or something that is helpless against attack. (V) To hunt, to harm, rob, or take advantage of.

thrifty

careful about spending money; tending to save money; managing money well

visual

having to do with sight or seeing