Vocab Ws - Unit 1

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adage

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n. a proverb, wise saying

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bonanza

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n. a rich mass of ore in a mine; something very valuable, profitable of rewarding; a source of wealth or prosperity; a very large amount; sudden profit or gain

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churlish

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adj. lacking politeness or good manners; lacking sensitivity; difficult to work with or deal with; rude

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citadel

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n. a fortress that overlooks and protects a city; any strong or commanding place

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collaborate

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v. to work with, work together

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decree

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n. an order having the force of law
v. to issue such an order; to command firmly or forcefully

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discordant

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adj. disagreeable in sound, jarring; lacking in harmony

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evolve

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v. to develop gradually; to rise to a higher level

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excerpt

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n. a passage taken from a book, article, ect.
v. to take such a passage ; to quote

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grope

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v. to feel about hesitantly with the hands; to search blindly and uncertainly

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hover

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v. to float or hang suspended over; to move back and forth uncertainly over or around

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jostle

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v. to make or force one's way by pushing or elbowing; to bump, brush against; to compete for

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laggard

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n. a person who moves slowly or falls behind
adj. falling behind; slow to move, act , or respond

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plaudits

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n, pl. applause; enthusiastic praise or approval

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preclude

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v. to make impossible, shut out

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revert

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v. to return, go back

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rubble

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n. broken stone or bricks; ruins

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servile

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adj. of or relating to a slave; behaving like or suitable for a slave or servant, menial; lacking spirit or independence

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vigil

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n. a watch, especially at night; any period of watchful attention

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wrangle

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v. to quarrel or argue in a noisy, angry way; to obtain by argument; to herd;
n. a noisy quarrel