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Vocab unit 10

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Abominable arousing hatred; disgusting, detestable
Bumbling blundering and awkward; (n) clumsiness
Consequence a result, effect; importance
Delude (v) to fool, deceive; mislead utterly
Dole (v.) to give out in small amounts; (n.) money, food, or other necessities given as charity; a small portion
Engulf (v.) to swallow up, overwhelm, consume
Foil (v.) to defeat; to keep from gaining some end; (n.) a thin sheet of metal; a light fencing sword; a person or thing serving as a contrast to another
formulate (v) to express definitely or systematically; to devise, invent; to state as a formula
initiative (n.) the taking of the first step or move; the ability to act without being directed or urged from the outside
memento (n.) something that serves as a reminder
nonconformist (n.) a person who refuses to follow established ideas or ways of doing things; (adj.) of or relating to the unconventional
null and void (adj.) without legal force or effect; no longer binding
panorama (n.) a wide, unobstructed view of an area; a complete survey of a subject; a continuously passing or changing scene; a range or spectrum
posterity (n.) all of a person's offspring, descendants; all future generations
pry (v.) to pull loose by force; to look at closely or inquisitively; to be nosy about something
refurbish brighten, freshen, or polish; to restore or improve
resourceful (adj.) able to deal promptly and effectively with all sorts of problems; clever in finding ways and means of getting along
rigorous (adj.) severe, harsh, strict; thoroughly logical
subsequent (adj.) coming after; following in time, place, or order
unerring (adj.) making no mistakes, faultless, completely accurate
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