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Vocabulary Unit 1

TermDefinition
bonanza (n.) a rich mass if ore in a mine; something very valuable, profitable, or rewarding; a 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 withe or deal with; rude.
collaborate (v.) to work with, work together.
excerpt (n.) a passage taken form a book, article, etc.; (v.) to take such a passage; to quote.
grope (v.) to fell about hesitantly with the hands; to search blindly and uncertainly.
jostle (v.) to make or force one's way by pushing or elbowing; to dump, brush against; to compete for.
laggard (v.) a person who moves slowly or falls behind; (adj.) falling 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 at night; any period of watchful attention.
adage (n.) a proverb, wise saying.
citabel (n.) a fortress that overlooks and protects a city; any strong or commanding place.
decree (n.) an order having the force of law; (v.) to issue such an order; to command firmly or forcefully.
discordant (adj.) disagreeable in sound, jarring; lacking in harmony.
evolve (v.) to develop gradually; to rise to a higher level.
hover (v.) to float or hang suspended over; to move back and forth uncertainly over or around
preclude (v.) to make impossible, prevent, shut out
rubble (n.) broken stone or bricks; ruins
servile (adj.) of or relating to slave; behaving like or suitable for a slave or a servant, menial; lacking spirit or independence, abjectly submissive.
wrangle (v.) to quarrel or argue in a noisy, angry way; to obtain by argument; to herd; (n.) a noisy quarrel
Created by: 22liuge
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