Unit 2 Vocabulary

What is the meaning of the term "Petite"?

• have an angry or sullen look on one's face; scowl

• attractively small and dainty (used of a woman)

• of exceptional strength, size, or power

• (of a bell or bells) ring loudly

What is the meaning of the term "Peer"?

• a person with whom one works in a profession or business

• (of a person or their manner) serious and unrelenting, especially in the assertion of authority and exercise of discipline

• a soldier stationed to keep guard or to control access to a place

• a person of the same age, status, or ability as another specified person

What is the meaning of the term "Phenomenon"?

• having or showing a wish to do evil to others

• a fact or situation that is observed to exist or happen, especially one whose cause or explanation is in question

• secret or dishonest activity or maneuvering

• to pay attention to and carefully consider what they have to say

What is the meaning of the term "Intrepid"?

• fearless; adventurous (often used for rhetorical or humorous effect)

• make (someone) feel intimidated or apprehensive

• to pay attention to and carefully consider what they have to say

• have an angry or sullen look on one's face; scowl

What is the meaning of the term "Shenanigans"?

• take or seize (someone's property) with authority

• having or showing a wish to do evil to others

• secret or dishonest activity or maneuvering

• wild and noisy disorder or confusion; uproar

What is the meaning of the term "Quailed"?

• (of a bell or bells) ring loudly

• feel or show fear or apprehension

• full of or characterized by intense anger

• a long lock of a woman's hair

What is the meaning of the term "Blousy"?

• showing great attention to detail or correct behavior

• resembling or characteristic of a blouse; loose, flowing

• attractively small and dainty (used of a woman)

• complaining in a petulant or whining manner

What is the meaning of the term "Martinet"?

• a person with whom one works in a profession or business

• a strict disciplinarian, especially in the armed forces

• a soldier stationed to keep guard or to control access to a place

• a person of the same age, status, or ability as another specified person

What is the meaning of the term "Striplings"?

• young people, especially men

• a long lock of a woman's hair

• having or showing sensitive insight

• showing great attention to detail or correct behavior

What is the meaning of the term "Perceptive"?

• having or showing sensitive insight

• having or showing a wish to do evil to others

• secret or dishonest activity or maneuvering

• showing great attention to detail or correct behavior