10. REVOLT (N/V)
• Def: violent action to confront an authority control, a ruler
• Syn: rebel, rebellion, revolution
• Ex: Still, most Indians moved to the new land without a revolt…
11. SCALP (N/V)
• Def: (n) skin covering the head
(v) take the skin covering the head (of enemy)
• Ex: And every man had a round, red spot on the top of his head,
about as big as a silver dollar, where the Indians had taken his
scalp.
12. A jack of all trades (N.)
definition
a person who can do many different jobs
or skills
14. Abolish (V.)
definition
• to end the observance or effect of
• Ex. The U.S. abolished slavery by
constitutional amendment on December
6, 1865
15. Amend (verb)
synonyms: revise · alter · change · modify · qualify
· adapt · adjust · [more]
Explanation : make minor changes in (a text) in
order to make it fairer, more accurate, or more
up-to-date:
Example: The rule was amended to apply only to
nonmembers
16. Swallow your pride
• Fig. to forget one's pride and accept
something humiliating. I had to swallow my
pride and admit that I was wrong. When
you're trying to master a new skill, you find
yourself swallowing your pride quite often.
17. Exchange vows
• Definition : to make a promise in marriage
The newlyweds need to exchange vows each
other.
20. Mutter(v),(n)
[muht-er]
Page 64: the young man looked away and muttered, “you’re
twice my size”.
Definition:
verb (used without object)
1.to utter words indistinctly or in a low tone, often as if talking to oneself; murmur.
2.to complain murmuringly; grumble.
3.to make a low, rumbling sound.
verb (used with object)
4.to utter indistinctly or in a low tone:
to mutter complaints.
(noun)
5.the act or utterance of a person who mutters.
21. Gaze(n)(v)
[geyz]
Page 64: “Then choose your weapon,” Lincoln said calmly,
never breaking his steely gaze at the man.
Definition:
(verb)
(used without object), gazed, gazing.
1.to look steadily and intently, as with great curiosity, interest, pleasure, or wonder.
(noun)
2.a steady or intent look.
22. Commotion(n)
[kuh-moh-shuh n]
Page 64: “Stop!” Suddenly Lincoln appeared in the middle of the
commotion.
Definition:
(noun)
1.violent or tumultuous motion; agitation; noisy disturbance
2.political or social disturbance or upheaval; sedition; insurrection.