Vocabulary for “Lady or a Tiger”

impartial (im pär’ shəl)

Adj. Not favoring one side more than another; fair. (page 46)

Sentence

• The jury must come to an impartial decision.

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emanate

(em’ ə nāt)

Verb. To come forth (page 46)

Sentence

• The warmth emanated from the fireplace.

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dire(dīr)

Adj. Dreadful; terrible. (page 46)

Sentence

• Driving drunk can lead to dire consequences.

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fervent(fur’ vənt)

Adj. having or showing great intensity of feeling; passionate. (page 47)

Sentence

• The fans’ fervent support helped encourage the underdog win the championship.

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imperious

(im pēr’ ē əs)

Adj. Extremely proud and controlling.

Sentence

• The imperious king refused to hear his countrymen's pleas for better treatment.

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novel(nov’ əl)

Adj. New and unusual; (page 47)

Sentence

• The novel fashion trend can be seen in all the stores’ front windows.

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presume(pri zōōm’)

Verb to take upon oneself without permission or authority; dare. (page 50)

Sentence

• Don’t presume you can take the car out for a drive just because you were allowed last week.

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