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1st K George
Sadlier Vocabublary units 14 and 15
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Annex | to add |
| cleave | to cut or split open |
| Cordial | in a friendly manner |
| Cornerstone | the starting point of a building |
| Debacle | an overwhelming defat, rout |
| 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 |
| Improvise | to perform without preparation |
| Incite | to rouse, stir up |
| Influx | a coming in |
| Pallor | an extreme or unnatural paleness |
| Pedigree | list of ancestors, family tree |
| Precipitous | very steep |
| Profuse | very abundant |
| Reconcile | to restore, to friendship |
| Shackle | to put into chains |
| Abase | to lower esteem, degrade |
| Avert | to turn aside, turn away |
| Boorish | rude, unrefined |
| Brunt | the main impact, force, or burden |
| Dormant | inactive, in a state of suspension; sleeping |
| Dubious | causing uncertainty or suspicion |
| Impenitent | not feeling remorse of sorrow for errors or offenses |
| Legion | a large military force |
| Liberality | generosity, generous act |
| 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 from a quarry or place form which stone is taken |
| Spurn | to refuse with scorn, disdain |