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8 Q1 ELA Vocab

TermDefinition
adage Definition: A proverb, wise saying Part of Speech: Noun Synonyms: Maxim, Aphorism
bonanza Definition: A rich mass in a mine, something very valuable, profitable, or rewarding; a source of wealth or prosperity; a very large amount; a sudden profit or gain. P.O.S: Noun Synonyms: Windfall
churlish Definition: Lacking politeness or good manners; lacking sensitivity; difficult to work with or deal with; rude. P.O.S: Adjective Synonyms: Surly, ill-tempered Antonyms: Courteous, Civil, Well mannered
citadel Definition: A fortress that overlooks and protects a city; any strong or commanding place P.O.S: Noun Synonyms: Fort,, Strong hold, Bulwark, bastion
collaborate Definition: To work with, work together P.O.S: Verb Synonyms: Team up, join forces Antonyms: work alone
decree Definition: An order having the force of law/To issue such an order, to command firmly and forcefully P.O.S: Noun/Verb Synonyms: Proclamation, edict/proclaim
discordant Definition: Disagreeable in sound, jarring, lacking in harmony P.O.S: Adjective Synonyms: Grating, shrill, different, divergent, conflicting Antonyms: Harmonious, in agreement
Excerpt Definition: A passage taken from a book, article, ect…/To take a passage, a quote P.O.S: Noun/Verb Synonyms: portion, section, extract
Evolve Definition: To develop gradually, to rise to a higher level P.O.S: Verb Synonyms: unfold, emerge Antonyms: wither, atrophy
Grope Definition: To feel about hesitantly with the hands, to search blindly and uncertainly P.O.S: Verb Synonyms: Fumble for, Cast about for
Hover Definition: To float or hang suspended over; to move back and forth uncertainly over/around P.O.S: Verb Synonyms: Linger, waver, seesaw Antonyms: Soar
Jostle Definition: To force one’s way by pushing or elbowing; to bump, brush against; to compete for. P.O.S: Verb Synonyms: push
laggard Definition: A person who moves slowly or falls behind/Falling behind, slow to move, act or respond P.O.S: Noun/adjective Synonyms: Slowpoke, straggle/sluggish Antonyms: early bird/swift, speedy, prompt
plaudits Definition: Applause, enthusiastic praise or approval P.O.S: Noun Synonyms: cheers, acclaim Antonyms: ridicule
preclude Definition: To make it impossible. To prevent, shut out P.O.S: Verb Synonyms: Hinder, check, stop Antonyms: Help, promote, facilitate
revert Definition: To return, go back to P.O.S: Verb Synonyms: relapse, regress Antonyms: progress, advance
rubble Definition: Broken stone or bricks, ruins P.O.S: Noun Synonyms: Wreckage
servile Definition: Of or relating to a slave, behaving like or suitable for a slave or servant, menial; lacking spirit or independence P.O.S: Adjective Synonyms: slavish, graveling Antonyms: Masterly, overbearing
vigil Definition: A watch, especially at night; any period of watchful attention P.O.S: noun
wrangle Definition:To quarrel or argue in a noisy, angry way; to obtain by argument; to herd/a noisy quarrel P.O.S: Verb/noun Synonyms: Squabble, bicker Antonyms: agree, concur
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