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GRAMMAR: Shurley voc
Yearly Cumulative vocab (prior -- inconspicuous) Chps 1-12
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| prior | earlier in time or order (synonym: before) |
| abolish | to do away with (synonym: eliminate) |
| integrity | honorable character (synonym: honesty) |
| abrupt | happening without warning (synonym: sudden) |
| evade | to avoid something (synonym: elude) |
| shrewd | having keen insight or cunning (synonym: clever) |
| colossal | extraordinarily great in size (synonym: gigantic) |
| petition | a sincere request (synonym: appeal) |
| intricate | having many detailed parts (synonym: complex) |
| absurd | making no sense (synonym: ridiculous) |
| valor | personal bravery (synonym: courage) |
| agile | able to move quickly or easily (synonym: nimble) |
| wary | always on the alert (synonym: guarded) |
| vigilant | watchful, alert to danger (synonym: wary) |
| endorse | to approve (synonym: support) |
| illiterate | unable to read or write (synonym: uneducated) |
| commotion | a disturbance or uproar (synonym: hubbub) |
| inquisitive | particularly curious (synonym: inquiring) |
| lenient | not strict (synonym: permissive) |
| sinister | suggesting evil (synonym: threatening) |
| allegiance | loyalty to a person or cause (synonym: devotion) |
| meager | not enough (synonym: sparse) |
| immaculate | perfectly clean (synonym: spotless) |
| sabotage | to secretly interfere (synonym: undermine) |
| incessant | continuing without interruption (synonym: constant) |
| coax | to persuade by gentle urging (synonym: cajole) |
| solitary | standing alone (synonym: sole) |
| tranquil | free from turmoil (synonym: serene) |
| contemplate | to consider carefully (synonym: ponder) |
| controversy | argument of opposing views (synonym: disagreement) |
| mandatory | commanded by an authority ( synonym: required) |
| catastrophe | sudden, widespread disaster (synonym: calamity) |
| inconspicuous | hardly noticeable (synonym: indistinct) |