Vocab. List #2 Flashcards
Indomitable
(adj.): Cannot be subdued or overcome, as persons, will or courage; unconquerable.
Synonyms: Unyielding; invincible.
Intrepid
(adj.): Resolutely fearless; dauntless; brave; bold; courageous.
Antonym: timid; fearful.
Avalanche
(n.): A large mass of snow, ice, dirt, or rocks falling quickly down the side of a mountain.
Insulate
(v.): To prevent heat from passing through something.
Splinter
(V.): To break up into sharp, thin pieces.
Ethereal
(adj.): Light and airy, slight and delicate.
Copious
(adj.): Large in quantity or number; abundant; plentiful.
Allied
(adj.): Joined by treaty, agreement, or common cause; related; kindred.
Meticulous
(adj): Taking or showing extreme care about small details; precise; thorough.
Remorseful
(adj.): Full of pain, regret, and sorrow for having done wrong.
Arboretum
(n.): A place where many trees are grown for educational or viewing purposes.
Fronds
(n.): Large, finely divided leaves, especially belonging to ferns and certain palms.
Tendrils
(n.): Threadlike, leafless organs of climbing plants that often grow in spirals and attach themselves to something else in order to support themselves.
Emulate:
(v.) To try to be (someone or something you admire).