6th Vocab. Hoot -Lesson 5

prospect

• the possibility that something will happen in the future

• a person who is likely to succeed

• a view or outlook on a landscape

• a financial investment opportunity

nimbly

• with slow, heavy movement.

• with quick, light, easy movement.

• with awkward, clumsy movement.

• with unpredictable, erratic movement.

assertive

• having or showing confidence

• lacking self-esteem

• being overly aggressive

• showing indifference

illuminate

• to light up

• to darken

• to obscure

• to confuse

encounter

• a pleasant meeting with a friend

• an unpleasant meeting or run-in with someone

• a formal introduction at a conference

• a chance meeting in a public place

lurking

• remaining hidden so as to wait in ambush

• actively seeking attention

• engaging in open confrontation

• displaying oneself prominently

grudge

• a persistent feeling of ill will or resentment resulting from a past insult or injury.

• a temporary feeling of happiness or joy.

• a strong desire to forgive and forget past mistakes.

• a neutral feeling towards someone or something.

inevitable

• unavoidable and certain to happen

• likely to occur but not certain

• possible but not guaranteed

• rarely happens and uncertain

pungently

• with a mild or subtle smell or taste

• with a strong or powerful smell or taste

• with a sweet or pleasant aroma

• with no discernible smell or taste

potent

• having little effect; weak

• having significant effect; strong, powerful

• lacking influence; ineffective

• moderately effective; average