English Vocabulary #7 (Lewis)

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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
Cornerstone
(n) the starting point of a building; a fundamental principle or element
Debacle
(n) an overwhelming defeat; disaster; 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 materialsIncite(v) to rouse, stir up, urge onInflux(n) a coming in, inflowPallor(n) an extreme or unnatural palenessPedigree(n) a list of ancestors, family tree; the history or origins of somethingPrecipitous(adj) very steep; abrupt, sharpProfuse(adj) very abundant; given or flowing freelyReconcile(v) to restore to friendship; to settle; to resign (oneself)Shackle(v) to put into chainsThreadbare(adj) shabby, old and worn; frayed, ragged