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