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Unit 1 Vocab ELA
ELA
| Question | to ski |
|---|---|
| collaborate | To work with, work together |
| decree | An order having the force of law Proclamation Edict Proclaim To issue such an order, to command firmly or peacefully |
| discordant | Disagreeable in sound, jarring, lacking in harmony Grating Shrill Different Divergent conflicting |
| evolve | To develop gradually, to rise to a higher level Unfold Emerge |
| excerpt | A passage taken from a book, article, etc… To take a passage to quote Portion Section extract |
| grope | To feel about hesitantly with the hands, to search blindly and uncertainly |
| hover | To float of 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 falls behind Falling behind, slow to move, act of respond |
| plaudits | Applause, enthusiastic praise or approval |
| preclude | To make it impossible. To prevent, shut out |
| revert | To return, go back |
| rubble | Broken stones or bricks, 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 A noisy quarrel |
| citadel | A fortress that overlooks and protects a city; any strong of commanding place Fort Strong hold Bulwark Bastion |