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Vocabulary

Unit 28

Word list

constrain

v. To constrain something means to limit its development.

Jim cannot join us, because he is constrained by previous plans.

depot

n. A depot is a bus or train station.

He waited for his mother to arrive at the depot.

emulate

v. To emulate people means to imitate them, because they are greatly admired.

As a small boy, he always tried to emulate his big brother.

forefinger

n. The forefinger is the finger between one’s thumb and middle finger.

He shouted, “There it is!” and pointed with his forefinger.

guts

n. The guts are all the organs inside a person or animal.

The doctor can tell you every process that happens in one’s guts.

inherent

adj. When something is inherent, it is a natural part of something else.

Sweating is an inherent bodily function when exercising.

intimidate

v. To intimidate means to frighten others.

My dad intimidates my friends whenever they visit.

janitor

n. A janitor is a person who makes repairs and takes care of a building.

The school janitor cleaned up the messy cafeteria.

moist

adj. When something is moist, it is slightly wet.

The ground is still moist from the rain last night.

nope

adv. Nope is an informal way of saying “no”.

He asked if I had any money, and I had to say, “Nope.”

prod

v. To prod means to push someone or something with a finger or pointed object.

The bully prodded me in the chest with her finger.

ransom

n. A ransom is a sum of money paid to a kidnapper to set the person free.

He kidnapped the prince and demanded $1 million as a ransom.

restrain

v. To restrain someone or something means to use physical strength to stop them.

Mike restrained Allen from reaching the door.

saliva

n. Saliva is the watery liquid in people’s mouths that helps in digestion.

The baby could not keep the saliva from dripping out of its mouth.

spit

v. To spit means to force liquid from one’s mouth.

He emerged from the pool and spit water from his mouth.

sprint

v. To sprint means to run very fast over a short distance.

The kids didn’t want to be late to class, so they sprinted to the bus stop.

stunt

n. A stunt is something that is done in order to get attention or publicity.

The man jumped over the cars as a promotional stunt.

tolerant

adj. When people are tolerant, they are respectful of others’ rights and beliefs.

The tolerant leader thought that everyone was equal regardless of race.

vampire

n. A vampire is a fictional monster that sleeps in a coffin and sucks people’s blood.

The vampire snuck up on the woman and bit her neck.

yawn

v. To yawn means to open one’s mouth wide and breathe in air.

The child yawned and stretched her arms before going to bed for the night.