Vocab #11

Vocabulary #11 -----

1.

   Foray:A sudden attack or raid

Sentence: The foray surprised the Vietnamese soldiers.

2.

    Regime: A system or rule of government

Sentence: The people of Russia are protesting their Government’s regime.

3.

    Nape: Back of the neck

Sentence: The spider was crawling down the nape of his neck.

4.

    Rejuvenated: Made to feel refreshed ; or life like

Sentence: I feel rejuvenated after seven hours of sleep.

5.

    Stanched: Stopped or slowed down

Sentence The truck stanched due to the heavy traffic on the freeway.

6.

    Avenger: Someone who gets even for a wrong or injury

Sentence: Stephanie decided she would be the avenger after being bullied by Terry.

Bonus:

1.

    Conspiring: Planning in secret to do something bad

2.

    Quavering: Shaking ; trembling