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LA VocabularyWeek of January 17, 2011
disengageverb
unfasten
I went back to the sled, reached down to disengage the hook, and when I did, the dogs exploded forward. Pg. 429
regainverb
recover
I leaned over to the right to regain myself… Pg. 429
emitverb
Give out; send forth
…he would emit a low, gentle growl when I took the stick. Pg. 432
furtiveadjective
Done in a sneaky or secretive way
In an hour’s time the day will be gone and night will be filled with the furtive rustlings of animals … Pg. 437
formidableadjective
Causing fear
They flee from the sound of footsteps and bare formidable teeth if cornered. Pg. 437
feraladjective
Untamed; wild
Whatever the reason, in the heart of these cats – of every cat gone feral – remains a memory… Pg. 438
lureverb
Tempt; attract
…only the most desperate starvation would lure them inside again. Pg. 438
controversialadjective
Debatable; tending to stir up argument
…pursuing a labor of love that can be as thankless as it often is controversial. Pg. 438
perseverancenoun
Steady persistence, in spite of difficulties
(You just keep going!)
…recognized with numerous medals and awards for his courage, devotion, and perseverance. Pg. 440
notionnoun
Idea; opinion
…also support the notion of an extrasensory connection between animals and humans… Pg. 441