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Vocab for Unit #10

Terms in this set (20)

arousing hatred; disgusting, detestable
abominable
blundering and awkward/clumsiness
bumbling
a result, effect: importance
consquence
to fool, deceive; to mislead utterly
delude
to give out in small amounts; money, food, or other necessities given as charity; a small portion
dole
to swallow up, overwhelm, consume
engulf
to defeat; to keep form gaining some end; a thin sheet of metal; a light fencing sword; a person or thing serving at contrast to another
foil
to express definitely or systematically; to devise; invent; to state as formula
formulate
the taking of the first step or move; the ability to act without being directed or urged from the outside
initiative
something that serves as a reminder
memento
a person who refuses to follow established ideas or ways of doing things; of relating to the unconventional
nonconformist
without legal force or effect; no longer binding
null and void
a wide, unobstructed view of an area; a complete survey of a subject; a continuously passing or changing scene; a range or spectrum
panorama
all of a person's offspring, descendants; all future generations
posterity
to pull loose by force; to look at closely or inquisitively; to be nosy about something
pry
to brighten, freshen, or polish; to restore or improve
refurbish
able to deal promptly and effectively with all sorts of problems; clever in finding ways and means of getting alone
resourceful
severe, harsh, strict; thoroughly logical
rigorus
coming after; following in time, place, or order
subsequent
making no mistakes, faultless, completely accurate
unerring
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