HB Vocabulary

hindrance

• feeling pain

• obstacle
• dainty

• setback

vague

• Clear and precise
• Specific and detailed
• Straightforward and direct
• Ambiguous or unclear

wince

• To laugh uncontrollably.
• To flinch or show pain.
• To smile broadly.
• To ignore completely.

synchronize

• to finish

• a barrier

• moving together

• a loud sound

vigilance

• Vigilance is the state of being watchful and alert.
• Vigilance refers to a state of relaxation and calmness.
• Vigilance is a type of medication.
• Vigilance is the act of ignoring potential dangers.

luminous

• producing sound
• absorbing light
• changing color
• emitting or reflecting light

symmetry

• quality of light

• Disorder
• Balance
• Asymmetry

neutralize

• To enhance or improve effectiveness.
• To ignore or overlook completely.
• To amplify or increase the impact.
• To counteract or make ineffective.

calibrate

• To measure the temperature of an object.
• To adjust or fine-tune for accuracy.
• To create a new device from scratch.
• To analyze data for trends.

cower

• to crouch down in fear
• to laugh in amusement
• to walk away casually
• to stand tall in confidence