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Unit 6 vocab reading
Term | Definition |
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gross (noun) gross (verb) | an overall total (without deductions) ; twelve dozen to earn |
oracle (n) | someone or something that can predict the future; someone who gives astute answers or advice that seems authoritative |
agenda (n) | the program for a meeting; a list or outline, or plan to be considered or done |
vagabond (n) | an idle wanderer; a tramp |
amiable (adj.) | friendly, good natured |
debut (v) | to make a first appearance |
limber (adj.) | flexible |
maze (n) | a network of paths through which it is hard to find one's way; something very mixed-up and confusing |
partisan (adj.) | strongly supporting one side only |
vacate (v) | to go away from, leave empty; to make empty; to void, annul |
induce (v) | to cause, bring about; to persuade |
gory (adj.) | marked by bloodshed, slaughter, violence |
gross (adj.) | coarse, vulgar; very noticable; total |
clarity (n) | clearness, accuracy |
befuddle (v) | to confuse |
reimburse (v) | to pay back; to give payment for |
boisterous (adj.) | rough and noisy in a cheerful way; high-spirited |
debut (n) | a first public appearance; a formal entrance into society |
blight (n) | a disease that causes plants to wither and die; a condition of disease or ruin |
vagabond (adj.) | wandering; irresponsible |
blight (v) | to destroy; ruin |
limber (v) | to cause to become flexible |
conserve (v) | to preserve; to keep from being damaged, lost, or wasted; to save |
compliant (adj.) | willing to do what someone else wants; obedient |
partisan (n) | a strong supporter of a person, party, or cause; one whose support is unreasoning; a resistance fighter, guerrilla |
leeway (n) | extra space for moving along a certain route; allowance for mistakes or inaccuracies; margin of error |