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sadlier vocabulary units 14 and 15
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| annex | to add to, attach: to incorporate |
| cleave | to cut or split open: to cling on |
| cordial | in a friendly manner, hearty: cheery |
| cornerstone | to starting point of a building: a fundamental principle or element |
| debacle | an overwhelming defeat, rout: a complete collapse or failure |
| devitalize | to make weak or lifeless |
| embroil | to involve in a conflict or difficulty: to throw into confusion |
| exonerate | to clear from a charge or accusation |
| glib | ready and fluent in speech: thoughtless, insincere |
| haphazard | by chance, now planned: lacking order |
| improvise | to compose or preform without preparation: to construct from available materials |
| incite | to rouse, stir up, urge on |
| influx | a coming in, inflow |
| pallor | an extreme or unnatural paleness |
| pedigree | a list of ancestors, a family tree: the history or origins of something |
| abase | to lower in esteem, degrade: to humble |
| actuate | to move to action: to impel |
| avert | to turn aside, turn away: to prevent, avoid |
| 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: in a doubtful or uncertain state of mind, hesitant |
| harangue | to deliver a loud, ranting speech |
| harry | to make a destructive raid on: to torment, harass |
| impenitent | not feeling remorse or sorrow for errors or offenses |
| knave | a tricky, unprincipled, or deceitful fellow |
| legion | a large military force: any large group or number |
| liberality | generosity, generous act: breadth of mind or outlook |
| plaintiff | one who begins a lawsuit |