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Sadlier Level A Unit 10

Terms in this set (20)

abominable 2
(adj.) arousing hatred, disgusting, detestable
bumbling 1
(adj.) blundering and awkward; (n.) clumsiness
consequence 1
(n.) a result, effect, importance
delude 2
(v.) to fool, deceive; to mislead utterly
dole 0
(v.) to give out in small amounts; (n.) money, food, or other necessities given as charity; a small portion
engulf 2
(v.) to swallow up, overwhelm, consume
foil 0
(v.) to defeat; to keep from gaining some end; (n.) a thin sheet of metal; a light fencing sword; a person or thing serving as a contrast to another
formulate 1
(v) to express definitely or systematically; to devise, invent; to state as a formula
initiative 2
(n.) the taking of the first step or move; the ability to act without being directed or urged from the outside
memento 2
(n.) something that serves as a reminder
nonconformist 3
(n.) a person who refuses to follow established ideas or ways of doing things; (adj.) of or relating to the unconventional
null and void 0
(adj.) without legal force or effect; no longer binding
panorama 3
(n.) a wide, unobstructed view of an area; a complete survey of a subject; a continuously passing or changing scene; a range or spectrum
posterity 2
(n.) all of a person's offspring, descendants; all future generations
pry 0
(v.) to pull loose by force; to look at closely or inquisitively; to be nosy about something
refurbish 2
(v.) to brighten, freshen, or polish; to restore or improve
resourceful 2
(adj.) able to deal promptly and effectively with all sorts of problems; clever in finding ways and means of getting along
rigorous 1
(adj.) severe, harsh, strict; thoroughly logical
subsequent 1
(adj.) coming after; following in time, place, or order
unerring 2
(adj.) making no mistakes, faultless, completely accurate
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