Vocab Set 2 -9th grade

Peril

• A state of peace.

• Serious danger.

• A form of entertainment.

• A type of food.

Intricate

• Very detailed or complex.

• Simple and straightforward.

• Large and expansive.

• Quick and easy.

Bewilderment

• A state of confusion.

• A feeling of joy.

• A moment of clarity.

• A sense of direction.

Scruples

• Moral or ethical concerns about doing something wrong.

• A type of fabric used in clothing.

• A method of cooking meat.

• A psychological condition affecting decision-making.

Surmount

• To overcome a difficulty.

• To create a barrier.

• To ignore a problem.

• To simplify a task.

Invariable

• Always changing; never the same.

• Never changing; always the same.

• Occasionally changing; sometimes the same.

• Frequently changing; rarely the same.

Dank

• Pleasantly warm and dry.

• Unpleasantly damp or humid.

• Bright and sunny.

• Cold and windy.

Protrude

• To stick out.

• To blend in.

• To disappear completely.

• To flatten out.

Precarious

• Safe and secure.

• Dangerous or uncertain.

• Stable and reliable.

• Predictable and certain.

Stealth

• A method of loud and obvious movement to attract attention.

• Quiet and secret movement to avoid being noticed.

• A technique used in public speaking to engage the audience.

• A form of transportation that is fast and efficient.