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1st.CAndrade
Sadlier Vocabulary Review
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| appreciable | large enough to be noticed, measured, or considered significant |
| blanch | a cooking technique involving briefly boiling food (usually vegetables) in water or steam, followed by immersion in ice water (shocking) to stop the cooking process |
| brawny | a person who is physically strong, muscular, and sturdy, often implying a bulky or rugged build |
| contend | to compete for something, struggle with a difficulty, or assert a position in an argument |
| humane | marked by compassion, sympathy, or consideration for humans or animals |
| illustrious | someone or something that is highly distinguished, renowned, and admired, usually due to past achievements or nobility |
| lithe | a person or body that is thin, supple, and graceful, moving with ease |
| temperate | moderate temperatures, not excessively hot or cold |
| venomous | animals (snakes, spiders) that inject toxins via bites or stings, or, figuratively, language filled with intense malice, spite, or hate |
| wily | someone clever, cunning, and skilled at achieving goals through deceit, trickery, or craftiness |
| comport | to behave in a specific manner (often reflexive, "comport oneself") or to be in agreement/harmony with something else ("comport with") |
| demure | an adjective describing a quiet, modest, and reserved demeanor, often applied to women |
| depreciation | the systematic allocation of the cost of a tangible asset over its useful life, representing how much of an asset's value has been used |
| divulge | to make known, reveal, or disclose private, secret, or sensitive information |
| garble | distorting or confusing communication |
| recoil | the backward momentum or "kick" of a firearm, mechanical object, or person, usually following an impact or action |
| relentless | a persistent, unyielding, and harsh intensity that never eases or slackens |
| rivulet | a small, narrow stream or brook, often referring to a tiny channel of water |
| squander | to waste money, time, or resources in a reckless, foolish, or extravagant manne |
| staccato | sounds that are short, sharp, crisp, and detached, rather than connected |
| impair | to damage, weaken, or diminish the quality, strength, or effectiveness of something |
| invincible | impossible to defeat, overcome, or subdue |
| languid | a slow, relaxed, or lazy manner lacking energy, spirit, or vitality |
| mire | a wetland ecosystem, such as a bog or marsh, characterized by waterlogged, spongy ground and peat accumulation |
| obtrusive | something undesirably noticeable, sticking out, or pushily intrusive, often disrupting a space or situation |
| preamble | an introductory, succinct statement of the principles at work in the full text |
| render | to cause someone or something to be in a certain state (e.g., "render obsolete"), to provide or give (e.g., "render assistance"), or to depict/represent, particularly in art or computer graphics |
| rugged | something strong, durable, or uneven |
| skeptical | having a doubting, questioning, or hesitant attitude toward claims, information, or beliefs |
| slipshod | describes work, methods, or appearances that are careless, sloppy, or poorly organized, usually implying a lack of effort or planning |
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