“The Most Dangerous Game”

Vocabulary

Honors Language ArtsOctober 2013

Scruples Noun Misgivings about something one feels is

wrong

Feudal Adjective Connected with the Feudal system

(During the Middle Ages in Europe, people worked and fought for a landowner and these people received land and protection in exchange

Solicitously Adverb Anxious or concerned; expressing care

or concern

Apprehensive Adjective Worried or afraid that something

unpleasant may happen

Imperative Adjective Very important or urgent

Appraising Verb To judge the value or quality of

something

Venerable Adjective Commanding respect due to age, dignity,

character, or position

Inevitable Adjective That cannot be avoided or prevented

from happening