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Unit 7 level 8
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| claustrophobia | An abnormal fear of narrow, enclosed spaces. |
| colleague | An associate or coworker of similar status. |
| condescend | To lower oneself to a position considered inferior; to act in an offensively superior manner. |
| contingent (adj.) (n) | Conditional; depending on something else; likely but not certain to happen. A group that is part of a larger one. |
| daunt & daunting | To discourage or intimidate. So difficult or dangerous as to discourage or intimidate. |
| deluge (n.) (v) | A downpour of rain; a flood; a flood of anything. To flood or overwhelm. |
| dispel | To clear away; to remove or get rid of. |
| dub | To give a title, nickname, or description to. |
| fanfare | A sounding of trumpets or brass instruments; any showy display. |
| fledgling (n.) (adj) | A young bird learning to fly; a young or inexperienced person. New and untested. |
| inane & inanity | Empty, shallow, silly. Foolishness; a pointless act. |
| mettle | Courage to bear up under difficult circumstances; spirit. |
| negligible | Small and unimportant; not worth noticing. |
| protract | To draw out or lengthen in time. |
| replica | A copy or reproduction, usually smaller than the original. |