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Unit 10 Vocab (6th)
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Abominable | Arousing hatred; Disgusting, detestable |
| Bumbling | Blundering and Awkward; Clumsiness |
| Consequence | A result, effect; importance |
| Delude | To fool, deceive; to mislead utterly |
| Dole | To give out in small amounts; money, food or other necessities given as charity; a small portion |
| Engulf | To swallow up, overwhelm, consume |
| Foil | To defeat; to keep from gaining some end; a thin sheet of metal; a light fencing sword; a person or thing serving as a contrast to another |
| Formulate | To express definitely or systematically; to devise, invent; to state as a formula |
| Initiative | The taking of the first step or move; the ability to act without being directed or urged from the outside |
| Memento | Something that serves as a reminder |
| Nonconformist | A person who refuses to follow established ideas or ways of doing things; of or relating to the unconventional |
| Null and Void | Without legal force or effect; No longer binding |
| Panorama | A wide, unobstructed view of an area; a complete survey of a subject; a continuously passing or changing scene; a range or spectrum |
| Posterity | All of a person's offspring, descendants; all future generations |
| Pry | To pull loose by force; to look at closely or inquisitively; to be nosy about something |
| Refurbish | To brighten, freshen, or polish; to restore or improve |
| Resourceful | Able to deal promptly and effectively with all sorts of problems; Clever in finding ways and means of getting along |
| Rigorous | Severe, harsh, strict; thoroughly logical |
| Subsequent | Coming after; following in time, place, or order |
| Unerring | Making no mistakes, faultless, completely accurate |