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Vocabulary Workshop, Level A: Unit 10 (Definitions)

Terms in this set (20)

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