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Unit 1 Vocab

Published on Nov 25, 2015

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ADAGE

  • Definition: A proverb; A wise saying
  • Synonym: Maxim
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BONANZA

  • Definition: Something very valuble
  • Synonym: Windfall
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CHURLISH

  • Definition: Lacking politness or manners
  • Synonym: Surly
  • Antonym: Courteous

CITADEL

  • Definition: Any strong or commanding place
  • Synonym: Fort
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COLLABORATE

  • Definition: To work with others
  • Synonym: Team Up
  • Antonym: Alone

DECREE

  • Definition: An order to enforce law
  • Synonym: Proclamation
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DISCORDANT

  • Definition: Sounding in disagreement
  • Synonym: Different
  • Antonym: Harmoniuos
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EVOLVE

  • Definition: Developing gradually
  • Synonym: Emerge
  • Antonym: Wither
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EXCERPT

  • Definition: A passage taken from writing
  • Synonym: Portion

GROPE

  • Definition: To search blindly
  • Synonym: Fumble
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HOVER

  • Definition: To float or hang around
  • Synonym: Linger
  • Antonym: Soar

JOSTLE

  • Definition: To force through by pushing
  • Synonym: Push
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LAGGARD

  • Definition: A person who falls behind
  • Synonym: Slowpoke
  • Antonym: Earlybird
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PLAUDITS

  • Definition: Happily applauding
  • Synonym: Cheers
  • Antonym: Boos

PRECLUDE

  • Definition: To prevent from doing
  • Synonym: Stop
  • Antonym: Help
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REVERT

  • Definition: To return to or go back
  • Synonym: Regress
  • Antonym: Advance
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RUBBLE

  • Definition: Broken stone and brick
  • Synonym: Wreckage
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SERVILE

  • Definition: A submissive person such as a slave
  • Synonym: Slavish
  • Antonym: Masterly
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VIGIL

TO WATCH; ANY PERIOD OF WATCHFUL ATTENTION
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WRANGLE

  • Definition: A Very noisy quarrel
  • Synonym: Bicker
  • Antonym: Agree