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3rd.SHollie
sadlier vocabulary units 14 and IS
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| improvise | to compose or perform without preparation;to construct from available material |
| annex | to add to, attach;to incorporate |
| cordial | in a friendly manner,hearty;cheery |
| threadbare | shabby,old and worn |
| debacle | an overwhelming defeat,rout complete collapse or failure |
| exonerate | to clear from a change or accusation |
| pallor | an extreme or unnatural paleness |
| glib | ready and fluent in speech;thoughtless insincere |
| devitalize | to make weak or lifeless |
| influx | a coming in, inflow |
| subterfuge | an excuse or trick for escaping or hiding something |
| harangue | a loud speech |
| abase | to lower in esteem, degrade;to humble |
| impenitent | not feeling remorse or sorrow for errors or offenses |
| knave | a tricky,unprincipled, or deceitful fellow |
| protract | to draw out or lengthen in space or time |
| legion | a large military force; any large group or number |
| legion | many, numerous |
| harry | to make a destructive raid on;to torment harass |
| boorish | rude,unrefined;clumsy |
| liberality | generosity, generous act;breadth of mind or outlook |
| quarry | to cut or take from(or as if form)a quarry or place from which stone is taken |
| brunt | to main impact fore burden |
| cornerstone | to starting point a building; a fundamental principle or element |
| incite | to rouse,stir up urge on |
| annex | to add to, attach to incorporate |
| annex | an attachment or addition |
| avert | to turn aside, turn away, to prevent avoid |
| subterfuge | an excuse or trick for escaping or hiding something |