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Unit 1
Defenition
| Word | Type | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| adage | noun | a proverb, wise saying |
| bonanza | noun | a rich mass of 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 | adjective | lacking politeness or good manners; lacking sensitivity; difficult to work with or deal with; rude |
| citadel | noun | a fortress that overlooks and protects a city; any strong or commanding place |
| collaborate | verb | to work with, work together |
| decree | noun | an order having the force of law; |
| decree | verb | to issue an order having the force of law; to command firmly or forcefully |
| discordant | adjective | disagreeable in sound, jarring; lacking in harmony |
| evolve | verb | to develop gradually; to rise to a higher level |
| excerpt | noun | a passage taken from a book, article, etc |
| excerpt | verb | to take a passage from a book, article, etc.; to quote |
| grope | verb | to feel about hesitantly with the hands; to search blindly and uncertainly |
| hover | verb | to float or hang suspended over; to move back and forth uncertainly over or around |
| jostle | verb | to make or force one’s way by pushing or elbowing; to bump, brush against; to compete for |
| laggard | noun | a person who moves slowly or falls behind; (adj.) falling behind; slow to move, act, or respond |
| plaudits | noun (plural) | applause; enthusiastic praise or approval |
| preclude | verb | to make impossible, prevent, shut out |
| revert | verb | to return, go back return, go back |
| rubble | noun | broken stone or bricks; ruins |
| servile | adjective | of or relating to a slave; behaving like or suitable for a slave or a servant, menial; lacking spirit or independence, abjectly submissive |
| vigil | noun | a watch, especially at night; any period of watchful attention |
| wrangle | verb | to quarrel or argue in a noisy, angry way; to obtain by argument; to herd; |
| wrangle | noun | a noisy quarrel |