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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| decree (noun) | an order having the force of law |
| rubble (noun) | broken stone or bricks;ruins |
| vigil (noun) | a watch, especially at night; any period of watchful attention |
| laggard (noun) | a person who moves slowly or falls behind |
| bonaza (noun) | a rich mass of ore in a mine; something very valuable, profitable, or rewarding; a source of wealth or prosperity; a very large amount; sudden profit or gain |
| laggard (adjective) | falling behind; slow to move, act, or respond |
| plaudits (noun, pl.) | applause; enthusiastic praise or approval |
| revert (verb) | to return, go back |
| citadel (noun) | a fortress that overlooks and protects a city; any strong or commanding place |
| grope (verb) | to feel about hesitantly with the hands; to search blindly and uncertainly |
| discordant (adjective) | disagreeable in sound, jarring; lacking in harmony |
| servile (adjective) | of or relating to a slave; behaving like or suitable for a salve or servant, menial; lacking spirit or independence, abjectly submissive |
| churlish (adjective) | lacking politeness or good manners; lacking sensitivity; difficult to work with or deal with; rude |
| preclude (verb) | to make impossible, prevent, shut out |
| wrangle (noun) | a noisy quarrel |
| jostle (verb) | to make or force one's way by pushing or elbowing; to bump, brush against; to compete for |
| excerpt (noun) | a passage taken from a book, article, etc |
| decree (verb) | to issue such an order; to command firmly or forcefully |
| adage (noun) | a proverb, wise saying |
| excerpt (verb) | to take such a passage; to quote |
| evolve (verb) | to develop gradually; to rise to a higher level |
| collaborate (verb) | to work with, work together |
| hover (verb) | to float or hang suspended over; to move back and forth uncertainly over or around |
| wrangle (verb) | to quarrel or argue in a noisy, angry way; to obtain by argument; to herd |