F451 Part One Vocabulary

proclivity

• A noun describing a strong dislike for something.

• A noun indicating a tendency to choose or do something regularly.

• A verb meaning to avoid or stay away from something.

• An adjective describing something that is very common.

alight

• To descend from a train, bus, or other form of transport.

• To ignite or catch fire.

• To extinguish a flame.

• To rise or ascend.

proboscis

• A type of flower

• The nose of a mammal, especially when it is long and mobile, such as the trunk of an elephant or the snout of a tapir.

• A musical instrument

• A type of bird

olfactory

• Adjective: Relating to the sense of smell.

• Adjective: Relating to the sense of sight.

• Adjective: Relating to the sense of taste.

• Adjective: Relating to the sense of touch.

cacophony

• A pleasant sound or melody.

• A harsh, discordant mixture of sounds.

• A type of musical instrument.

• A silent or quiet environment.

stolid

• A) Excitable and animated

• B) Calm, dependable, and showing little emotion or animation

• C) Easily agitated and restless

• D) Highly emotional and expressive

venomous

• Adjective: Capable of injecting venom; poisonous.

• Adjective: Not harmful; safe to touch.

• Noun: A type of snake that is non-venomous.

• Adjective: Able to produce a sweet substance.

tallow

• A type of vegetable oil used in cooking.

• A hard fatty substance made from rendered animal fat, used in making candles and soap.

• A sweet syrup made from sugar and water.

• A type of wax used in cosmetics.

dictum

• A formal pronouncement from an authoritative source.

• An informal statement made by a friend.

• A type of legal document used in court.

• A casual remark made during a conversation.

feign

• Verb: Pretend to be affected by (a feeling, state, or injury).

• Noun: A type of fabric used in clothing.

• Adjective: Describing something that is real and genuine.

• Adverb: In a manner that is not serious or playful.