The Rover Boys in Southern Waters Flashcards
anxiety
state of being uneasy or worried
abundant
plentiful; more than sufficient
brim
the rim or uppermost edge of a hollow container
capacity
the position in which one functions; role
charitable
kind and generous to those in need
chastisement
punishment usually by beating, on order to correct a fault
cloak
a loose outer garment
conceal
to keep from being seen, found, or observed
courage
the quality of bravely facing difficult or painful circumstances instead of withdrawing
coward
a person who is excessively frightened
descent
sudden raid; passage or stairway downward
devour
eat up voraciously; consume; destroy
dregs
the sediment in a liquid
perceive
to become aware of directly through any of the e=sensed, especially sight or hearing
plod
to move or walk heavily or laboriously
poison
something destructive or fatal
repent
feel regret about an error or sin and therefore resolve to change one’s ways
rival - n.
competior
trellis
lattice; structure of thin strips on which creeping vines are trained
virture
moral quality that is meritorious; specific feature that is excellent