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Unit 1 ELA vocab
Vocabulary
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Adage | Definition: A proverb, wise saying Noun Synonyms: Maxim, Aphorism |
| Bonanza | Definition: A rich mass ore in a mine, something very valuable, profitable, or rewarding; a source of wealth or prosperity; a large amount; a sudden profit or gain. Noun Synonyms: Windfall |
| Churlish | Definition: Lacking politeness or good manners; lacking sensitivity; difficult to work with or deal with; rude Adjective Synonyms: Surly, Ill-tempered Antonyms: Courteous, Civil, Well-mannered |
| Citadel | Definition: A fortress that overlooks and protects a city; any strong or commanding place Noun Synonyms: Fort, Stronghold, Bulwark, Bastion |
| Collaborate | Definition: To work with, work together Verb Synonyms: Team up, Join forces Antonyms: Work alone |
| Decree | Definition: An order having the force of law, Noun Synonyms: Proclamation, Edict Definition: to issue such an order, to command firmly or forcefully Verb Proclaim |
| Discordant | Definition: Disagreeable in sound, jarring, lacking in harmony Adjective Synonyms: Grating, Shrill, Different, Divergent, Conflicting Antonyms: Harmonious, In agreement |
| Evolve | Definition: To develop gradually, to rise to a higher level Verb Synonyms: Unfold, Emerge Antonyms: Wither, Atrophy |
| Excerpt | Definition: A passage take from a book, article, etc. Noun Synonyms: Portion, Section, Extract Definition: To take a passage, to quote Verb |
| Grope | Definition: To feel hesitantly with the hands, to search blindly and uncertainly Verb Synonyms: Fumble for, Cast about for |
| Hover | Definition: To float or hang suspended over; to move back and forth uncertainly over/around Verb Synonyms: Linger, Waver, Seesaw Antonyms: Soar |
| Jostle | To force one’s way by pushing or elbowing; to bump, brush against; to compete for Verb Synonyms: Push |
| Laggard | Definition: A person who moves slowly or falls behind Noun Synonyms: Slowpoke, Straggler Antonyms: Early bird Definition: Falling behind, slow to move, act or respond Adjective Synonyms: Sluggish Antonyms: Swift, Speedy, Prompt |
| Plaudits | Definition: Applause, enthusiastic, praise or approval Noun Synonyms: Cheers, Acclaim Antonyms: Ridicule |
| Preclude | Definition: To make it impossible, to prevent, to shut out Verb Synonyms: Hinder, Check, Stop Antonyms: Help, Promote, Facilitate |
| Revert | Definition: To return, go back Verb Synonyms: Relapse, Regress Antonyms: Progress, Advance |
| Rubble | Definition: Broken stone or bricks, ruins Noun Synonyms: Wreckage |
| Servile | Definition: Of or relating to a slave, behaving like or suitable for a servant, menial; lacking spirit or independence. Adjective Synonyms: Slavish, Graveling Antonyms: Masterly, Overbearing |
| Vigil | Definition: A watch, especially at night; any period of watchful attention. Noun |
| Wrangle | Definition: To quarrel or argue in a noisy, angry way, to obtain by argument; to herd Verb Synonyms: Squabble, Bicker Antonyms: Agree, Concur Definition: A noisy quarrel Noun |