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3rd.JCordero
Sadlier Vocabulary units 14 and 15
| Term | Definition | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| devitalize | to make weak or lifeless | ||
| shackle | to put into chains | ||
| influx | a coming in, inflow | ||
| reconcile | to restore to friendship; to settle, or to resign (oneself) | ||
| profuse | very abundant; given or flowing freely | ||
| shackle(n.) | a chain, fetter | ||
| exonerate | to clear from a charge or accusation | ||
| cordial (adj.) | in a friendly manner, hearty; cheery | ||
| haphazard (adj.) | by chance, not planned; lacking order | ||
| pallor (n.) | an extreme or unnatural paleness | ||
| incite | to rouse, stir up, urge on | ||
| debacle | an overwhelming defeat, rout; a complete collapse or failure | ||
| cleave | to cut or split open; to cling to | ||
| pedigree | a list of ancestors, family tree; the history or origins of something | ||
| threadbare | shabby, old and worn | ||
| glib | ready and fluent in speech; thoughtless, insincere | ||
| annex | an attachment or addition | ||
| annex (v.) | to add to, attach; to incorporate | ||
| embroil (v.) | to involve in a conflict or difficulty; to throw into confusion | ||
| precipitous | very steep | ||
| knave | a tricky, unprincipled, or deceitful fellow | ||
| spurn | to refuse with scorn, disdain | ||
| combatant | a fighter | ||
| probe (n.) | an investigation; a device used to explore or examine | ||
| brunt | the main impact, force, or burden | ||
| dormant (adj.) | inactive, in a state of suspension; sleeping | ||
| plaintiff | one who begins a lawsuit | ||
| liberality | generosity, generous act; breadth of mind or outlook | ||
| legion | many, numerous | ||
| quarry (v.) | to cut or take from (or as if from) a quarry or place from which stone is taken | ||
| impenitent (adj.) | not feeling remorse or sorrow for errors or offenses | ||
| combatant (adj.) | engaged in fighting | ||
| combatant (adj.) | engaged in fighting | ||
| quarry (n.) | a place from which stone is taken; something that is hunted or pursued | ||
| actuate | to move to action; to impel | ||
| harry (v.) | to make a destructive raid on; to torment, harass | ||
| harangue (v.) | to deliver a loud, ranting speech | ||
| legion (n.) | a large military force; any large group or number | ||
| subterfuge (n.) | an excuse or trick for escaping or hiding something | ||
| harangue (n.) | a loud speech | ||
| boorish | rude, unrefined; clumsy |
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