Unit 14 (assigned 4/18/2011)
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Cultural_Foundations on April 18, 2011
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Reardon/Salvo/Welch
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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 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 |
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