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Unit 1 Vocabulary

WORDSDefinition
adage A proverb wise saying Noun Preson Place Thing Synonyms Maxim Aphorism
bonanza A rich mass are in a mine, something very valuable,profitable, or rewarding Noun Preson Place Thing Synonyms Windfall
churlish Lacking politeness or good manners lacking sensitivity difficult to work with Adjective Describes a noun or pronoun Synonyms grumpy ornery rude
citadel A fortress that overlooks and protects a city Noun Preson Place Thing Synonyms Fort Strong hold Bulwark
collaborate To work with, work together Verb Word that show on action, occurrence or state of being Synonyms Team up Join force Antonyms Work alone
decree An order having the force of law Noun Person Place Thing An order to command firmly or forcefully Verb Word that show on action, occurrence or state of being Synonyms Proclamation Edict Proclaim
discordant Disagreeable in sound jarring lacking in harmony Adjective Describes a noun or pronoun Synonyms Grating Shrill Different Divergent Antonyms Harmonious
evolve To develop gradually to rise to a higher level Verb Word that show on action, occurrence or state of being Synonyms Unfold Emerge Antonyms Wither atrophy
excerpt A passage taken from a book, article, etc Noun Preson Place Thing To take a passage to quotes Verb Word that show on action, occurrence or state of being Synonyms Portion Section Extrat
grope To feel about hesitantly With the hands to search blindly Verb Word that show on action, occurrence or state of being Synonyms Fumble for Cast about for
hover To float or hang suspended over to move back and forth uncertainly over/around Verb Word that show on action, occurrence or state of being Synonyms Linger Waver Seesaw Antonyms Soar
jostle To force one’s way by pushing or elbowing to bump, brush against to compete for Verb Word that show on action, occurrence or state of being Synonyms Push
laggard A person who moves slowly or falls behind Noun Preson Place Thing Falling behind slow to move or act or respond Adjective Describes a noun or pronoun Synonyms Slowpoke Straggler sluggish Antonyms Early bird
plaudits Applause ,Enthusiastic Praise or approval Noun Preson Place Thing Synonyms Cheers Acclaim Antonyms Ridicule
preclude To make impossible to prevent shut out Verb Word that show on action, occurrence or state of being Synonyms Hinder Check Stop Antonyms Help Promote Facilitate
revert To return go back Verb Word that show on action, occurrence or state of being Synonyms Relapse Regress Antonyms Progress Advance
rubble Broken stone or bricks, ruins Noun Person Place Thing Synonyms Wreckage
servile Of or relating to a slave behaving like or suitable for a slave or servant Adjective Describes a noun or pronoun Synonyms Slavish Graveling Antonyms Masterly
vigil A watch especially at night any period of watchful attention Noun Person Place Thing Synonyms guard defend protect Antonyms disregard heedlessness carelessness
wrangle A noisy quarrel Noun Preson Place Thing To quarrel or argue in a noisy, angry way Verb Word that show on action, occurrence or state of being Synonyms Squabble Bicker Antonyms Agree Concur
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