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ELA Vocab Unit 1

TermDefinitionPart of speechSynonymsAntonyms
adage A proverb, wise saying Noun Person Place thing Maxim aphorism misconstruction
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. Noun Person Place thing windfall unlucky
churlish Lacking politeness or good manners; lacking sensitivity; difficult to work with or deal with; rude Adjective Describes a noun or pronoun Surly Ill- tempered Courteous Civil well-mannered
citadel A fortress that overlooks and protects a city; any strong or commanding place Noun Person Place thing Fort Strong hold Bulwark Bastion Weakness
collaborate To work with, work together Verb Words that show an action, occurrence or state of being. Team up Join forces Work alone
decree An order having the force of law Noun Person Place Thing Proclamation Edict Lawlessness
decree To issue such an order, to command firmly or forcefully Verb Words that show an action,,occurrence, or state of being proclaim Lawlessness
discordant Disagreeable in sound, jarring, lacking in harmony Adjective Describes a noun or pronoun Grating Shrill Different Divergent conflicting Harmonious In agreement
evolve To develop gradually, to rise to a higher level Verb Words that show an action,,occurrence , or state of being Unfold Emerge Wither Atrophy
excerpt A passage taken from a book, article, ect… Noun Person Place Thing Portion Section Extract Entire book
excerpt To take a passage, to quote Verb Words that show an action,,occurrence , or state of being Portion Section Extract Entire book
grope To feel about hesitantly with the hands, to search blindly and uncertainly Verb Words that show an action,,occurrence , or state of being Fumble for Cast about for To show respect
hover To float or hang suspended over; to move back and forth uncertainly over / around Verb Words that show an action,,occurrence , or state of being Linger Waver seesaw soar
jostle To force one’s way by pushing or elbowing; to bump, brush against; to compete for. Verb Words that show an action,,occurrence , or state of being push wait creep
laggard A person who moves slowly or falls behind Noun Person Place Thing Slowpoke, Straggler Early bird
laggard Falling behind, slow to move, act or respond Adjective Describes a noun or pronoun sluggish Swift Speedy prompt
plaudits Applause, enthusiastic praise or approval Noun Person Place Thing Cheers acclaim ridicule
preclude To make it impossible. To prevent, shut out Verb Words that show an action,,occurrence , or state of being Hinder Check Stop Help Promate facilitate
revert return to (a previous state, practice, topic, etc.) Noun Person Place Thing go back come back change maintain
rubble waste or rough fragments of stone, brick, concrete, etc., especially as the debris from the demolition of buildings. Noun Person Place Thing Remains Ruins Wreakage Treasure Riches Fortune
servile having or showing an excessive willingness to serve or please others. Adjective Describes a noun or pronoun Greasy Oily Fawning Bossy
vigil a period of keeping awake during the time usually spent asleep, especially to keep watch or pray. Noun Person Place Thing Notice Wake Duty Disregard Neglect Carelessness
wrangle a dispute or argument, typically one that is long and complicated. Noun Person Place Thing Disagreement Quarrel Row fight Agreement
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