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5th.AEllis
Sadlier Vocabulary Review Unit 14 and 15
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| pedigree (n.) | a list of ancestors, family tree; the history or origins of something |
| cordial (adj.) | in a friendly manner, hearty; cheery |
| profuse (adj.) | very abundant; given or flowing freely |
| incite (v.) | to rouse, stir up, urge on |
| cornerstone (n.) | the starting point of a building; a fundamental principle or element |
| glib (adj.) | ready and fluent in speech; thoughtless, insincere |
| exonerate(v.) | to clear from a charge or accusation |
| annex(v.) | to add to, attach; to incorporate |
| improvise(v.) | to compose or perform without preparation; to construct from available materials |
| threadbare(adj.) | shabby, old and worn |
| influx(n.) | a coming in, inflow |
| precipitous(adj.) | very steep |
| embroil(v.) | to involve in a conflict or difficulty; to throw into confusion |
| reconcile(v.) | to restore to friendship; to settle, or to resign (oneself) |
| devitalize(v.) | to make weak or lifeless |
| shackle(v.) | to put into chains |
| debacle(n.) | an overwhelming defeat, rout; a complete collapse or failure |
| annex(n.) | an attachment or addition |
| pallor(n.) | an extreme or unnatural paleness |
| haphazard(adj.) | by chance, not planned; lacking order |
| cleave(v.) | to cut or split open; to cling to |
| shackle(n.) | a chain, fetter |
| impenitent(adj.) | not feeling remorse or sorrow for errors or offenses |
| knave(n.) | a tricky, unprincipled, or deceitful fellow |
| combatant(n.) | a fighter |
| quarry(v.) | to cut or take from (or as if from) a quarry or place from which stone is taken |
| boorish(adj.) | rude, unrefined; clumsy |
| harangue(v.) | to deliver a loud, ranting speech |
| probe(n.) | an investigation; a device used to explore or examine |
| probe(v.) | to examine, investigate thoroughly |
| subterfuge(n.) | an excuse or trick for escaping or hiding something |
| protract(v.) | to draw out or lengthen in space or time |
| combatant(adj.) | engaged in fighting |
| liberality(n.) | generosity, generous act; breadth of mind or outlook |
| harangue(n.) | a loud speech |
| legion(n.) | a large military force; any large group or number |
| abase(v.) | to lower in esteem, degrade; to humble |
| dubious(adj.) | causing uncertainty or suspicion; in a doubtful or uncertain state of mind, hesitant |
| avert(v.) | to turn aside, turn away; to prevent, avoid |
| plaintiff(n.) | one who begins a lawsuit |
| legion(adj.) | many, numerous |
| harry(v.) | to make a destructive raid on; to torment, harass |
| quarry(n.) | a place from which stone is taken; something that is hunted or pursued |
| dormant(adj.) | inactive, in a state of suspension; sleeping |
| brunt(n.) | the main impact, force, or burden |
| actuate(v.) | to move to action; to impel |
| spurn(v.) | to refuse with scorn, disdain |
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