Blue Unit 3: The Flight of the Monarch

Front

bluff

Back

(adj.) direct and outspoken in a good-natured way; (n.) a steep, high cliff or bank; (v.) to deceive or trick; to try to fool others by putting on a confident front.

Front

haven

Back

(n.) a safe place.

Front

postpone

Back

(v.) to put off until later.

Front

cautious

Back

(adj.) avoiding unnecessary risks or mistakes.

Front

despise

Back

(v.) to look down on intensely or feel contempt for; strongly dislike.

Front

monarch

Back

(n.) a sovereign head of state, especially a king, queen, or emperor.

Front

treacherous

Back

(adj.) hazardous because of presenting hidden or unpredictable dangers.

Front

straggle

Back

(v.) to move slowly or fall behind.

Front

obstacle

Back

(n.) something that blocks one's way or prevents or hinders progress.

Front

miniature

Back

(adj.) very small in size.