Unit 4

Unit 4 Vocabulary

Ambush (v.) to make a surprise attack from hidden place. (n.) a surprise attack

calculate V. To find out by adding, subtracting, multiplying, or dividing to figure out by reason or logic

contribute (v.) to give money, effort, pr items for a cause; to hand in for publication

dread (v.) to be afraid; to fear or feel deep worry (n.) deep fear or uneasiness over what may happen

Employ (v.) to make use of; to put to work on a job or task for pay

Extend (v.) to stretch out, to make or last longer; to give or offer

frantic (adj.) very excited or upset; marked by fast, wild, or nervous action

initial (adj.) beginning or first (n.) the first letter of a name or word (v.) to mark or sign with one’s initial

Routine (n.) the regular or fixed way in which a thing is done; an act or skit (adj.) normal, predictable, or commonly done; repeated by habit

Stun (v.) to have a sudden, upsetting effect on the mind or feelings; to shock or daze; to make unable to feel, react, or think

Sturdy (adj.) firmly or solidly built; determined

Yield (v.) to give in or give way; to produce or bring forth (n.) the product or amount made or produced