Week #3 Fences Vocabulary

Taunt (Noun)

• A remark made to insult someone.

• A compliment given to praise someone.

• A statement of encouragement.

• A question posed to provoke thought.

Bunt (Verb)

• To tap or push something lightly.

• To run quickly in a straight line.

• To jump high into the air.

• To throw something forcefully.

Scarce (Adjective)

• Limited or difficult to find.

• Abundant and easy to find.

• Commonly available in large quantities.

• Freely accessible without restrictions.

Liable (Adjective)

• Unlikely to happen

• Likely to do or be something

• Certain to occur

• Rarely happens

Liable (Adjective)

• Legally responsible.

• Financially accountable.

• Morally obligated.

• Socially liable.

Bunt (Noun)

• A type of baseball bat

• A short, low hit of a baseball.

• A strategy to steal a base

• A type of baseball glove

Engulf (Verb)

• To completely surround or swallow up something.

• To make something smaller or less significant.

• To illuminate or brighten an area.

• To divide or separate into parts.

Taunt (Verb)

• To tease or mock someone in a hurtful way.

• To compliment someone sincerely.

• To ignore someone completely.

• To assist someone in need.