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Unit 11 Vocabulary

Sadlier Vocab

TermDefinition
Alias (n) an assumed name, especially as used to hide one's identity; (adv) otherwise called
Amble (v) to walk slowly, stroll; (n) an easy pace; a leisurely walk
Burly (adj) big and strong; muscular
Distort (v) to give a false or misleading account of; to twist out of shape
Dogged - pronounced "Doggid") (adj) persistent, stubbornly determined, refusing to give up
Dumbfounded (adj) so amazed that one is unable to speak, bewildered
Extinct (adj) no longer in existence; no longer active; gone out of use
Grit (n) very fine sand or gravel; courage in the face of hardship or danger; (v) to grind; make a grating sound
Inevitable (adj) sure to happen, unavoidable
Ingrained (adj) fixed deeply and firmly; working into the grain or fiber; forming a part of the inmost being
Meteoric (adj) resembling a meteor in speed; having sudden and temporary brilliance similar to a meteor's
Parody (n) a humorous or ridiculous imitation; (v) to make fun of something by imitating it
Prevail (v) to triumph over; to succeed; to exist widely, be in general use; to get someone to do something by urging
Relic (n) an object from the past with historical value or interest; a trace of outdated custom; remaining fragments, ruins
Rend (v) to tear to pieces; split violently apart (past tense = rent)
Replenish (v) to fill again, make good, replace
Rummage (v) to search through, investigate the contents of; (n) an active search; a collection of odd items
Skimp (v) to save, be thrifty; to be extremely sparing with; to give little attention or effort to
Sleuth (n) a detective
Vandalism (n) deliberate and pointless destruction of public or private property
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