Vocabulary 1.1Action and Reaction

Irrevocable Adjective

Not able to be changed, reversed, or recovered; final.

Apprehension Noun

Anxiety or fear that something bad or unpleasant will happen.

Beckoning Verb

Attract the attention of or summon someone by making a gesture with the hand, arm, or head.

Sidle Verb

Walk in a timid manner, especially sideways.

Furtive Adjective

Secretive; attempting to avoid notice or attention.

Wanton Adjective

Excessive, uncontrolled, sometimes cruel.

Fervent Adjective

Having or displaying a passionate intensity.

Precocious Adjective

Having developed certain ability or proclivities at an earlier age than usual.

Infinitesimal Adjective

Extremely small.

Emaciated Adjective

Abnormally thin or weak, especially because of illness or lack of food.