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