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Unit 1-1 Vocab
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| adage | a proverb, wise saying |
| bonanza | a rich mass of ore in a mine; something very valuable, profitable, or rewarding; a source of wealth or prosperity |
| churlish | lacking politeness or good manners |
| citadel | a fortress that overlooks and protects a city |
| collaborate | to work with, work together |
| decree | an order having the force of law; to issue such an order |
| discordant | disagreeable in sound, jarring |
| evolve | to develop gradually |
| excerpt | a passage taken from a book, etc; to take such a passage; to quote |
| grope | to feel about hesitantly with the hands |