6th Grade Vocabulary Unit 9

variable

(adj.) likely to undergo change; changeable; (n.) a value or quantity that varies; a symbol for such

subordinate

(adj.) lower in rank or position, secondary; (n.) one who is in a lower position or under the orders of someone else; (v.) to put in a lower or secondary position

liberate

(v.) to free from bondage or domination; to release

intimidate

(v.) to make timid or frighten by threats; to use fear to get someone to do (or not to do) something

saunter

(v.) to stroll; walk in an easy, leisurely way; (n.) a stroll

tint

a delicate color or hue; a slight trace of something; to give color to something; to dye

deluge

a great flood; a heavy fall of rain; anything that comes in vast quantity (like a flood); to flood.

outright

complete; instantaneus; without reservation, thoroughgoing; completely, instantaneously.

giddy

dizzy; light-headed; lacking seriousness

discretion

good judgment; care in speech and action; freedom to judge or choose

sluggish

lazy; slow-moving; not active, dull

optional

left to one's choice; not required

logical

reasonable; making use of reason and good sense

rotund

rounded and plump; full or rich in sound

avenge

take vengence for something or on behalf of someone; Ex. They avenged his death by burning the village; Ex. He swore to avenge his brother; Ex. They avenged themselves on their enemy.

verge

the point at which something begins or happens; a border; to incline, tend toward, approach; to be in the process of becoming something else.

impact

the striking of one object against another; the shock caused by a collision

misrepresent

to give a false or untrue idea

cede

to give up, surrender; to hand over to another

rendezvous

to meet in accordance with a plan; a meeting by agreement; a meeting place