Unit 8Definitions

AWKWARD

Not skillful or graceful; hard to handle; embarrassing

CLATTER

To make short, sharp sounds by rattling or banging together; to speak or more with confused, noisy sound

A hard, rattling sound; busy excitement

GALLANT

Showy in appearance; splendid; brace or full of spirit, showing courtesy; very attentive

A fashionable young gentleman; a suitor

LUKEWARM

Only moderately warm, not hot but not cold; without enthusiasm

PLENTIFUL

In great supply, easily available; more than enough

RATION

A portion of food allowed for one meal or one day; food or supplies; a share

To pass out in limited portions; to limit the use of

RESERVE

To hold back or set aside; to save for future use

Something set aside for a certain purpose; something stored for later use

SCHOLAR

A learned person; an expert in a field of study; someone who studies with a teacher; a student who gets a gift of money to pay for education

SMOLDER

To burn slowly, with smoke but no flame; to exist in a suppressed state; to show suppressed feelings

TRUDGE

To walk or march slowly and with difficulty or tiredness

A long, tiring walk

VOLUNTEER

A person who chooses to join or to do a service; someone who gives time or effort without pay

To offer one’s services; to do or say freely

WEARY

Feeling tired, worn out; having no more patience

To make tired; to grow tired