Wednesday, February 3, 2010

ch 21 vocab


Primary- first in order in any series, sequence, etc. He loved painting with the primary colors.










Tingling- to have a sensation of slight prickles, stings, or tremors, as from cold, a sharp blow, excitement, etc. She got a tingling sensation on the roller coaster.














Vaults-a room or compartment, often built of or lined with steel, reserved for the storage and safekeeping of valuables, esp. such a place in a bank. The bank robbers wanted money out of the vault.









Looting- spoils or plunder taken by pillaging, as in war. People were looting stores during the floods.








Conducted- personal behavior; way of acting; bearing or deportment. She conducted herself like a lady.









Halt- to stop; cease moving, operating, etc., either permanently or temporarily. He ordered the dog to halt.














Reconcile- to bring into agreement or harmony. the husband and wife reconciled instead of divorcing.












Residue- something that remains after a part is removed, disposed of, or used; remainder; rest; remnant. The soap left a residue on her skin.









Predicament- an unpleasantly difficult, perplexing, or dangerous situation. The group of friends were always getting into funny predicaments.









Apprentice- a person who works for another in order to learn a trade. Her career wasn't doing good so she went on celebrity apprentice.

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