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4th.NSPerez
Sadlier Vocabulary Review Units 14 and 15
| Term | Definition | |
|---|---|---|
| annex | to; add; an addition to a building | |
| haphazard (adj.) | by chance, not planned; lacking order | |
| influx (n.) | a coming in, inflow | |
| devitalize (v.) | to make weak or lifeless | |
| pedigree (n.) | a list of ancestors, family tree; the history or origins of something | |
| improvise (v.) | a list of ancestors, family tree; the history or origins of something | |
| glib (adj.) | ready and fluent in speech; thoughtless, insincere | |
| cornerstone (n.) | The starting point of a building; a fundamental principle or elementt | |
| precipitous (adj.) | The starting point of a building; a fundamental principle or elementt | |
| profuse (adj.) | very abundant; given or flowing freely | |
| reconcile (v.) | to restore )to friendship; to settle, or to resign (oneself | |
| exonerate (v.) | to clear from a charge or accusation | |
| annex (v.) | to add to, attach; to incorporate | |
| threadbare (adj.) | shabby, old and worn | |
| shackle (n.) | a chain, fetter | |
| embroil (v.) | to involve in a conflict or difficulty; to throw into confusion | |
| debacle (n.) | an overwhelming defeat, rout; a complete collapse or failure | |
| cleave (v.) | to cut or split open; to cling to | |
| incite (v.) | to rouse, stir up, urge on | |
| pallor (n.) | an extreme or unnatural paleness | |
| cordial (adj.) | in a friendly manner, hearty; cheery |