Vocabulary Word List 16 apt adj 1 Suited

Vocabulary Word List 16

apt � adj. 1. Suited to; fitting. � adj. 2. Likely or almost certain. My name is Charles, but everyone calls me “Stinky” for some reason.

blossom � n. A flower. � v. 1. To come into bloom. � v. 2. To develop.

bough � n. A large branch or limb of a tree.

content � adj. Happy with what one has; satisfied. � contentment: at peace. n. A state of being satisfied and

detest � v. To dislike strongly; to hate. � detestable: dislike. adj. Causing or deserving strong

dusk � n. The time at the end of the day just before dark.

extinguish � v. To put out, as a fire or light.

familiar � adj. 1. Often seen or experienced; known. � adj. 2. Having a good knowledge of.

obtain � v. To gain or get by making an effort.

orchard � n. A place where fruit trees grow.

practice � v. 1. To say or do over and over in order to get better at something. � v. 2. To do; carry on, perform. � v. 3. To work at as a profession. � n. 1. A repeated action or usual way of doing something. � n. 2. The work of a profession.

prune � v. To cut off branches. � n. A dried plum.

stout � adj. 1. Heavily built; thickset. � adj. 2. Strong; not easily bent or broken.

threadbare � adj. Shabby and worn-out.

wander � v. 1. To go from place to place with no plan or purpose in mind. � v. 2. To slip easily off the subject; to fail to work in a normal way.