Vocabulary 1

1) Subliminal- adj. perceived by or affecting someone's mind without their being aware of it
Subliminal messaging in the disney move, Aladdin, tries to get teenagers to take off their clothes.


2) Regressive- adj. becoming less advanced; returning to a former or less developed state
When Hannah runs cross country, she is being regressive. (I don't think this is right) 

3) Hindrance- n. a thing that provides resistance, delay, or obstruction to something or someone.



4) Vigilance-n. the action or state of keeping careful watch for possible danger or difficulties. 
The dogs vigilance in watching out for bear ended with him getting treats at the end of the day.



5) Undulate- v. move with a smooth wavelike motion
The curtain undulated with the breeze from the draft in the room. 

6) Consternation-n. feelings of anxiety or dismay, typically at something unexpected 
Finishing the race made Hannah pass out from consternation. 

7) Vague - adj. of uncertain, indefinite, or unclear character or meaning
The man that was accused of murder was very vague when telling the police officer of his where abouts the night of the murder. 


8) Resilient- adj. (of a substance or object) able to recoil or spring back into shape after bending, stretching, or being compressed.
Most kids are resilient so they can do more activities and get injured more. 


9) Intermittent- adj. occurring at irregular intervals; not continuous or steady
Hannah's breathing while running is intermittent. 

10) Luminous- adj. full of or shedding light; bright or shining, esp. in the dark
Hoover's red highlights are luminous against her natural dark hair.