Vocabulary Workshop Unit 8 awkward Not skillful or

Vocabulary Workshop Unit 8

awkward • Not skillful or graceful; hard to handle; embarrassing

clatter • To make short, sharp sounds by rattling or banging together • A hard, rattling sound; busy excitement; noisy chattering

gallant • Showy in appearance; brave; showing courtesy; very attentive to • A fashionable young gentleman; a suitor

lukewarm • Only moderately warm, not hot but not cold; without enthusiasm

plentiful • In great supply, easily available; more than enough

ration • A portion of food for one meal or one day; food or supplies; a share • To pass out in limited portions; to limit the use of

reserve • To hold back or set aside; to save for future use • Something set aside for a certain purpose; something stored for later use.

scholar • A learned person; an expert in a field of study; someone who studies with a teacher; a student who gets a gift of money to pay for education

smolder • To burn slowly with smoke but not flame; to show pent-up feelings

trudge • To walk or march slowly and with difficulty or tiredness • A long, tiring walk

volunteer • A person who chooses to join or to do a service; someone who gives time or effort without pay • To offer one’s services; to do or say freely

weary • Feeling tired, worn out; having no more patience • To make tired; to grow tired