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Unit 10
Vocabulary
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Abominable | arousing hatred; disgusting, detestable |
| Bumbling | awkward and blundering |
| Consequence | a result, effect; importance |
| Delude | to fool, deceive |
| Dole | to give out in small amounts |
| Engulf | to swallow up, overwhelm, consume |
| Foil | to defeat; to keep from gaining some end |
| Formulate | to express definitely or systematically |
| Initiative | the taking of the first step |
| Memento | something that is served as a reminder |
| Nonconformist | a person who refuses to follow established ideas |
| Null and Void | without legal force or effect |
| Panorama | a wide view of an area |
| Posterity | all of a person's offspring, descendants |
| Pry | to pull loose by force |
| Refurbish | to freshen or polish |
| Resourceful | able to deal promptly |
| Rigorous | severe, harsh, strict, and logical |
| Subsequent | coming after |
| Unerring | making no mistakes |