Lesson 13 Flashcards
Expedition
A trip made for a specific purpose. EX: Lewis and Clark’s expedition up the Missouri River provided valuable info about the frontier.
Conspire
To plan together secretly. EX: the two thrives conspired to rob the bank.
Personify
To be a perfect example for something. EX: Sam’s attention to every detail personifies a perfectionist.
Privy
Having secret or private knowledge of something. EX: Only Fred’s closest friends were privy to the details of the surprise party.
Persue
To chase in order to overcome or capture. EX: the police Perseus the robber.
Unequivocal
Having no doubt; clear and easily understood. EX: the unequivocal answer required no more explanation.
Unremarkable
Ordinary; common. EX: The unremarkable day was just like any other day.
Venture
To make a daring journey. EX: on our vacation we ventured into the mountains.
Waver
To show doubt or uncertainty. EX: from the time Chung was a little boy, he never wavered from his goal to be a doctor.
Vital
Essential; very important. EX: the store provided vital info about getting on the Internet.