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VOCAB Unit 1 List
Learn the meaning of the words
Word | Definition |
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apparel | clothing, especially outer garments |
besiege | to surround with military forces |
compress | a soft cloth pad applied with pressure to heal an injury |
denounce | to condemn openly; to accuse or criticize as deserving of punishment |
dispatch | the sending of a message to a destination |
douse | to wet thoroughly; to drench |
expressly | plainly in so many words; for a particular purpose |
famished | extremely hungry |
forsake | to give up something; to abandon or desert |
gainful | bringing in money or some special advantage; profitable |
immense | very large or great size, extent or quantity |
inept | lacking skill; not fit or suitable |
ingenious | showing remarkable originality, inventiveness, or resourcefulness; clever |
instantaneous | done immediately; occurring without delay |
irk | to annoy or irritate to vex |
libel | a written statement unfairly or falsely harms the reputation of the person about whom it is made |
misgiving | a feeling of doubt, distrust, or uncertainty |
oaf | a person regarded as stupid or clumsy |
recede | to move back or away |
repast | a meal, fest, or banquet |