Tuesday, February 2, 2010

Vocabulary Definitions

Mildew- Damp or wet clothing that has been left and smells.

Out of the blue- Spontaneous, preposterous idea that has nothing to do with the conversation.

Hesitantly- Doing something while hesitating.

Hatch- A trapdoor on a ship's deck that leads to the lower levels.

Orientation- Knowing exactly where you are.

Chateau- French word meaning big house, like a manor.

Thunderous- Deep and not unlike thunder. It could be used to describe a sound or a temper.

Contradiction- Arguing against a statement with force.

Faults- Mistakes or cracks on something.

Preserve- To keep something and keep it in its original state.