Subject : Reading Textbook : Portals D Chapter / Unit / Lesson : Unit 3 POLY Vocabulary List Add a checkmark ( ) beside the words you already know. Add a triangle ( ) for the words you need to study. assault (v.) to attack someone or something Sample Sentence : The invading army assaulted the fortress. attack, strike protect, guard bewilder (v.) to completely confuse someone Sample Sentence : The child's strange behavior bewildered everyone in the room. baffle, puzzle cease (v.) to end or stop doing something Sample Sentence : My older sister ceased making fun of me when Mom entered the room. finish, stop persist sample image character (n.) 1. a person or animal in a story, novel, etc. 2. a particular kind of person Sample Sentence : Gina's favorite character in the movie was the talking reindeer. John is a funny character who always makes me laugh.
comply (v.) to do what you are asked or told to do without argument Sample Sentence : I complied when the woman asked me to turn my music down. disobey concept (n.) an idea Sample Sentence : The student came up with a great concept to raise money for the school. notion, thought distribute (v.) to give or hand out something to people Sample Sentence : Mom cut the cake and distributed the slices to everyone at the party. hand out deny, withhold element (n.) one part or aspect of something Sample Sentence : An important element of public speaking is confidence. component, ingredient whole epidemic (n.) a sudden occurrence of something harmful or unwanted that spreads quickly Sample Sentence : The police are on alert because of the epidemic of bank robberies. outbreak
frolic (v.) to run around and play happily Sample Sentence : The children screamed with joy as they frolicked at the beach. romp mope hunch (n.) a guess or idea about something that is not based on facts Sample Sentence : The police officer had a hunch about who had stolen the diamond. ideal (adj.) perfectly suited for a specific purpose, situation, or person Sample Sentence : This is an ideal spot to have a barbecue because it is open and has lots of space. perfect bad insolent (adj.) impolite or rude; showing a lack of respect for others Sample Sentence : The insolent young man did not hold the door open for the old woman. impudent, sassy shy, timid margin (n.) the outer edge of a place or thing Sample Sentence : There are three holes in the margin of my notepad. boundary, edge center, middle
nestle (v.) to place something close to or within something; to be comfortable close to someone or something Sample Sentence : The baby nestled its head against the pillow. cuddle, snuggle nuclear (adj.) having to do with energy created by the splitting of atoms Sample Sentence : There was a big debate about whether or not the city should build a nuclear power plant. occasional (adj.) not happening or done often Sample Sentence : It is good to take an occasional break from work to help you concentrate. irregular constant, regular style (n.) a particular way of doing something Sample Sentence : My favorite basketball player has an unusual style of shooting. manner, technique suited (adj.) right or proper for a particular person, purpose, or situation Sample Sentence : The girl is suited to be an artist because she is creative. fit for unfit, unsuited
supreme (adj.) highest in degree or importance Sample Sentence : The king is the supreme leader of his country. greatest least