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Vocabulary Unit 10

Words and definitions for unit 10

TermDefinition
Abominable (adj.) arousing hatred; disgusting, detestable
Bumbling (adj.) blundering and awkward; (n.) clumsiness
Consequence (n.) a result, effect; importance
Delude (v.) to fool, deceive, to mislead utterly
Dole (v.) to give out in small amounts; (n.) money, food, or other necessities given as charity; a small portion
Engulf (v.) to swallow up, overwhelm, consume
Foil (v.) to defeat; to keep from gaining some end; (n.) a thin sheet of metal; a light fencing sword; a person or thing serving as a contrast to another
Formulate (v.) to express definitely or systematically; to devise, invent; to state as a formula
Initiative (n.) the taking of the first step or move; the ability to act without being directed or urged from the outside
Memento (n.) something that serves as a reminder
Nonconformist (n.) a person who refuses to follow established ideas or ways of doing things; (adj.) of or relating to the unconventional
Null and Void (adj.) without legal force or effect; no longer binding
Panorama (n.) a wide, unobstructed view of an area; a complete survey of a subject; a continuously passing or changing scene or spectrum
Posterity (n.) all of a person's offspring, descendants; all future generations
Pry (v.) to pull loose by force; to look at closely or inquisitively; to be nosy about something
Refurbish (v.) to brighten, freshen, or polish; to restore or improve
Resourceful (adj.) able to deal promptly and effectively with all sorts of problems; clever in finding ways and means of getting along
Rigorous (adj.) severe, harsh, strict; thoroughly logical
Subsequent (adj.) coming after; following in time, place, or order
Unerring (adj.) making no mistakes, faultless, completely accurate
Created by: KiraZ22
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