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Sadlier Oxford D
WCHS Unit 14-D
Word | Definition |
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annex | (v) to add to, attach; to incorporate (n) an attachment or addition |
cleave | (v) to cut or split open; to cling to |
cordial | (adj) in a friendly manner, hearty; cheery; (n) a liqueur |
cornerstone | (n) the starting point of a building; a fundamental principle or element |
debacle | (n) an overwhelming defeat, rout; a complete collapse or failure |
devitalize | (v) to make weak or lifeless |
embroil | (v) to involve in a conflict or difficulty; to throw into confusion |
exonerate | (v) to clear from a charge or accusation |
glib | (adj) ready and fluent in speech; thoughtless, insincere |
haphazard | (adj) by chance, not planned; lacking order |
improvise | (v) to compose or perform without preparation; to construct from available materials |
incite | (v) to rouse, stir up, urge on |
influx | (n) a coming in, inflow |
pallor | (n) an extreme or unnatural paleness |
pedigree | (n) a list of ancestors, family tree; the history or origins of something |
precipitous | (adj) very steep |
profuse | (adj) very abundant; given or flowing freely |
reconcile | (v) to restore to friendship; to settle; to resign (oneself) |
shackle | (v) to put into chains; (n., usually pl) a chain, fetter |
threadbare | (adj) shabby, old and worn |