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5th.CXutuc
Sadlier Vocabulary Review
| term | definitions |
|---|---|
| annex | to add, to attach |
| cleave | to cut or split open, to cling |
| cordial | in a friendly manner, hearty, cheery |
| cornerstone | the starting point of building |
| debacle | an overwhelming defeat, rout, collapse |
| devitalize | to make weak or lifeless |
| embroil | to involve in a conflict or difficulty |
| exonerate | to clear from a charge or accusation |
| glib | ready and fluent in speech |
| haphazard | by chance, not planned, lacking order |
| improvise | to construct from available materials |
| incite | to rouse, stir up, urge on |
| influx | a coming in inflow |
| pallor | an extreme or unnatural paleness |
| pedigree | the history or origins of something |
| precipitous | very steep |
| profuse | given or flowing freely |
| reconncile | reconcile to settle, or to resign |
| shackle | to put into chains |
| threadbare | shabby, old and worn |
| abase | to lower in esteem, degrade |
| actuate | to move to action, to impel |
| avert | to turn aside, turn away , to prevent |
| boorish | rude, unrefined, clumsy |
| brunt | the main impact, force, or burden |
| combatant | a fighter |
| dormant | inactive, in a state of suspension, sleeping |
| dubious | causing uncertainty or suspicion |
| harangue | to deliver a loud, ranting speech |
| harry | to make a destructive raid on |
| impenitent | not feeling remorse or sorrow for errors |
| knave | a tricky, unprincipled, or deceitful fellow |
| legion | a large military force any large group or number |
| liberality | generosity, generous act , breadth of mind |
| plaintiff | one who begins a lawsuit |
| probe | to examine, investigate thoroughly |
| protract | to draw out or lengthen in space or time |
| quarry | to cut or take |
| spurn | to refuse with scorn, disdain |
| subterfuge | an excuse or trick for escaping or hiding something |