Sadlier Vocabulary Workshop Level A Unit 12

abduct (v.)

• to kidnap, carry off by force

• to rescue someone in danger

• to transport someone safely

• to abandon someone willingly

ambiguous (adj.)

• not clear; having two or more possible meanings

• clear and straightforward

• having a single, definite meaning

• easily understood

compact (adj.)

• closely and firmly packed together; small

• large and spacious

• loose and spread out

• lightweight and fragile

strapping (adj.)

• tall, strong, and healthy

• short and weak

• thin and frail

• average height and fit

sabotage (n.)

• an action taken to destroy something or to prevent it from working properly

• a type of food preservation method

• a strategy for improving productivity

• a form of artistic expression

earmark (n.)

• an identifying mark or feature

• a financial allocation for a specific purpose

• a type of animal tracking method

• a decorative element in art

thrive (v.)

• to grow vigorously; to grow in wealth and possessions

• to decrease in size or value

• to remain stagnant and unchanging

• to struggle and face difficulties

indisputable (adj.)

• a. open to question or argument; uncertain

• b. beyond question or argument; definitely true

• c. capable of being disputed; debatable

• d. lacking evidence or proof; questionable

intensive (adj.)

• thorough, deep; showing great effort; concentrated

• superficial and light

• casual and relaxed

• minimal and easy

balk (n.)

What does it mean in baseball?

• An illegal motion made by a pitcher

• A type of pitch thrown by a pitcher

• A strategy to confuse the batter

• A signal for a player to steal a base