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TermDefinition
adage A proverb, wise saying
bonanza A rich mass ore in a mine, something very valuable, profitable or rewarding, a source of wealth or prosperity, a very large amount, a sudden profit or gain.
churlish Lacking politeness or good manners, difficult to deal with, rude.
citadel A fortress that protects a city, a strong and commanding place
collaborate To work together
decree An order giving the force of law. To issue such an order, to command firmly or forcefully.
discordant Disagreeable in sound or jarring
excerpt A passage taken from a book, article, etc… To quote
grope To feel about hesitantly, search blindly
hover To float or hang suspended over; to move back and forth uncertainly over/around
jostle To force one’s way by pushing or elbowing, to bump, brush against to compete for.
laggard A person who moves slowly or fall behind falling behind slow to move, act or respond
plaudits Applause, enthusiastic praise or approval
preclude To make (something) impossible, to prevent, shut out
revert To return, go back
rubble Broken stone or brick, ruins
servile Of or relating to a slave, behaving like or suitable for a slave or servant, menial; lacking spirit or independence
vigil A watch, especially at night; any period of watchful attention
wrangle To quarrel or argue in a noisy, angry way; to obtain by argument; to herd, noisy quarrel
evolve To develop gradually, to rise to a higher level.
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