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vocabulary unit 1
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| bonanza | (n) a rich mass of ore in amine; something very valuable, profitable, or rewarding; source of wealth or prosperity; a very large amount; sudden profit or gain |
| churlish | (adj) lacking politeness or good manners; lacking sensitivity; difficult to work with or deal with;rude |
| Collaborate | (v) to work with, work tgether |
| exerpt | (n) a passage taken from a book, article, etc.; (v) to take such a passage; quote |
| grope | to feel about hesitantly with the hen ads; to search blindly and uncertainly |
| hover | v. to float or hang suspended over; to move back and forth uncertainly over or around |
| jostle | to make or force one's way by pushing or elbowing; to bump, brush against to compete for |
| llagard | a person who moves slowly or falls behind; adj. falling behind; slow to move, act, or respond |
| plaudis | n. applause; enthusiastic praise or approval |
| revert | to return, go back |
| adage | (n) a proverb, wise saying |
| citadel | (n) s fortress that overlooks and projects a city; any strong or commanding place |
| decree | (n) an order having the force of law; (v) to issue such an order; tp command fully or forcefully |
| discordant | (adj) disagreeable in sound, jarring; lacking in harmony |
| evolve | (v) to develop gradually; to rise to a higer heightr |
| hover | (v) t float or hang suspended over; to move back and forth uncertainly |
| rubble | (n) a broken stone or brick ruins |
| servile | (adj) of or relating to a slave; behaving like or suitable for a slave or a servat. |