Chapter14 Flashcards
Spawn
Release or deposit eggs
Reprieve
A temporary escape from an undesired fate or unpleasant situation
Precarious
Dangerously likely to fall or collapse
Persevere
Continue in a course of action even in the face of difficulty or with little or no prospect of success
Sate
Satisfy to the full
Tree
Force (someone) into a difficult situation
Groggy
Dazed, weak, or unsteady from illness, intoxication, sleep or a blow
Ointment
A smooth oily preparation that is rubbed on the skin for medical purposes or as a cosmetic
Fend
Defend oneself from a blow, attack, or attacker
Balm
A fragrant ointment or preparation used to heal or sooth the skin
Cinch
An extremely easy task
Streak
A long thin line or mark of a different substance or color its surroundings
Gleam
Shine bright especially with reflected light
Subdue
Brought under control
Swarm
A large or dense group of insects, especially flying ones
Hone
Sharpen (a blade)
Snag
Tear
Stagger
Walk or move unsteadily as if about to fall
Scamper
(Especially of small animal or children) run with quick light steps, especially through fear or excitement
Befuddle
Make someone unable to think clearly
Teeter
Move or balance unsteadily, sway back and forth
Eradicate
Destroy completely
Putrid
(Of an organic matter) decaying or rotting and emitting a fetid smell
Stench
Stink
Poise
Carry or hold in a particular way
Bore
To pierce with a twisting or turning movement of a tool
Trickle
To fall in drops / to flow in a general thin stream
