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Vocab Unit 1
Vocab for Unit 1
Term | Definition |
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Breach | (Noun) A gap in a wall, barrier, or defense. |
Deadlock | (Noun) A situation, typically one involving opposing parties, in which no progress can be made. |
Debris | (Noun) Scattered fragments, typically of something wrecked or destroyed. |
Opinionated | (Adjective) Conceitedly assertive and dogmatic in one's opinions |
Salvage | (Verb) Rescue (a wrecked or disabled ship or its cargo) from loss at sea. |
Diffuse | (Verb) Spread or cause to spread over a wide area or among a large number of people. |
Compensate | (Verb) Give (someone) something, typically money, in recognition of loss, suffering, or injury incurred; recompense. |
Erratic | (Adjective) Not even or regular in pattern or movement; unpredictable. |
Mediocre | (Adjective) Of only moderate quality; not very good. |
Fortify | (Verb) Strengthen (a place) with defensive works so as to protect it against attack. |