Vocabulary Workshop New Edition Level D Unit 14
About this set
Created by:
Amarilys_Love on May 14, 2012
Subjects:
Log in to favorite or report as inappropriate.
Order by
20 terms
Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 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 overwelming 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 |
| 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 |
| Shackle | (v) to put into chains; (n.,usually pl.) a chain, fetter |
| Threadbare | (adj) shabby, old and worn |
First Time Here?
Welcome to Quizlet, a fun, free place to study. Try these flashcards, find others to study, or make your own.