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Vocal unit 1
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Expert | (n) a passage taken from a book , article, etc.; |
| Expert | (v) to take such a passage; a quote |
| bonanza | (n) a rich mass of ore in a mine; something very valuable , profitable, or rewarding. |
| churlish | (adj) lacking politeness or good manners, lacking sensitivity, difficult to work with or deal with, rude |
| collaborate | (V) to work with, for together |
| grope | (v) to fell about hesitantly with the hands, to search blindly and uncertain |
| laggard | (n) a person who moves slowly or falls behind |
| laggard | (adj) paling behind, slow to move, act, or respond |
| plaudits | (n....,pl.) applause; enthusiastic praise or approval |
| revert | (v) to return, go back |
| vigil | (n) a watch, especially night, any period of watchful attention |
| adage | (a) a proverb, wise saying |
| citadel | (n) a fortress that looks upon a town or overmatches something |
| decree | (n) an order having the force of law |
| decree | (v) to issue such an order |
| discordant | (adj) disagreeable in sound |
| hover | (v) to float hang or suspend over |
| preclude | (v) too make impossible, prevent |
| rubble | (n) broken stone or bricks |
| serville | (adj) of or relating to a slave |
| wrangle | (v) to quarrel or argue in a noisy, angry way |
| wrangle | (n) a noisy quarrel |