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Vocab C1Group3
Learning new words from context
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| cache | hiding place to store something |
| commend | praise; mention favorable; compliment |
| cur | worthless dog |
| despotic | characteristic of a despot; domineering; dictatorial; tyrannical |
| dispute | argue about; debate; declare not true; call into question; challenge |
| edifice | building, especially a large or impressive building |
| era | historical period; period of time; age |
| initiate | begin; introduce; originate put through the ceremony of becoming a member; admit |
| Jolly Roger | pirates' flag; black flag with white skull and crossbones |
| multitude | very large number of people or things; crowd; throng; swarm |
| perceive | become aware of through the senses; see; note; observe; understand |
| portal | door; entrance; especially, a grand or impressive one; gate |
| reserved | restrained in speech or action; tight-lipped unsociable; aloof; withdrawn |
| restrain | hold back; check; curb; keep under control |
| retract | draw back; withdraw; take back |
| spine | chain of small bones down the middle of the back; backbone |
| stroll | idle and leisurely walk; ramble |
| timorous | full of fear; afraid; timid |
| tuition | payment for instruction |
| version | account or description from one point of view translation |