Vocab Lesson 12

Attribute

(n.) a quality or characteristic belonging to or associated with someone or something To think of as belonging to a particular person or thing

Abduct

(v.) to kidnap, carry off by force. The act or instance of abduction

Abyss

A deep opening in the earth; anything too deep to measure

Distraught

Deeply disturbed; very troubled

Capricious

Likely to change quickly for no obvious reason

Orbit

The path taken by an object around a heavenly body such as a star, planet, or moon To be put into or be in orbit

Intervene

To enter in order to help or settle something The act or instance of intervening

Enlighten

To inform or instruct; to give knowledge or truth to Free from ignorance or prejidice

Arbitrate

To settle a disagreement between two parties by having a third party make a decision after hearing both sides

Compromise

To settle a disagreement by having both sides give something up To expose to the possibility of criticism or shame A settlement reached by each side giving something up

Incline

To slope or lean. To be likely to; to have a fondness for. To bend or bow (the head). A sloping surface.

Devout

Very religious; sincere

Sacred

holy; having to do with religion; worthy of being given the greatest honor or respect

Necessity

n. 1. Anything that cannot be done without or that is greatly needed. 2. The condition of being needed.

Abode

the place where one lives; home