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Languge Arts
L.A. Vocaabulry unit one.
Term | Definition |
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admonish (v) | to caution or advise against. |
breach (v) | to create an opening |
brigand (n) | a bandit, robber |
circumspect (adj) | careful, cautious |
cumbersome (adj) | clumsy, slow-moving |
deadlock (n) | standstill resulting from opposing forces |
debris (n) | scattered fragments. aftermath |
diffuse (v) | to scatter or spread widely |
dilemma (n) | a difficult situation or problem |
efface (v) | to wipe out or take over. |
muddle (v) | to make a mess |
opinionated (adj) | stubborn; having closed mind |
perennial (adj) | lasting for a long time |
predispose (v) | to incline beforehand |
relinquish (v) | to let go, or give up |
salvage (v) | to save from fire or shipwreck |
spasmodic (adj) | sudden and violent but brief |
spurious (adj) | not genuine, not true |
unbridled (adj) | lacking restraint |