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Sadlier Oxford D
WCHS Unit 8-D
Word | Definition |
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assurance | (n) a pledge; freedom from doubt, self-confidence |
asylum | (n) an institution for the care of children, elderly people, etc.; a place of safety |
console | (v) to comfort; (n) the keyboard of an organ; a control panel for an electrical or mechanical device |
dilate | (v) to make or become larger or wider; to expand upon |
dross | (n) refuse, waste products |
dwindle | (v) to lessen, diminish |
flippant | (adj) lacking in seriousness; disrespectful, saucy |
immunity | (n) resistance to disease; freedom from some charge or obligation |
institute | (v) to establish, set up; (n) an organization for the promotion of learning |
liability | (n) a debt; something disadvantageous |
preposterous | (adj) ridiculous, senseless |
pugnacious | (adj) quarrelsome, fond of fighting |
rabid | (adj) furious, violently intense, unreasonably extreme; mad; infected with rabies |
realm | (n) a kingdom; a region or field of study |
rejuvenate | (v) to make young again; to make like new |
remunerate | (v) to reward, pay, reimburse |
sparse | (adj) meager, scant; scattered |
sterling | (adj) genuine, excellent; made of silver of standard fineness |
venture | (n) a risky or daring undertaking; (v) to expose to danger; to dare |
warp | (v) to twist out of shape; (n) an abnormality |