Vocabulary Workshop, Level A: Unit 10 (Definitions)

Terms in this set (20)

(adj.) arousing hatred; disgusting, detestable

(adj.) blundering and awkward
(n.) clumsiness

(n.) a result, effect; importance

(v.) to fool, deceive; to mislead utterly

(v.) to give out in small amounts
(n.) money, food, or other necessities given as charity; a small portion

(v.) to swallow up, overwhelm, consume

(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

(v.) to express definitely or systematically; to devise, invent; to state as a formula

(n.) the taking of the first step or move; the ability to act without being directed or urged from the outside

(n.) something that serves as a reminder

(n.) a person who refuses to follow established ideas or ways of doing things
(adj.) of or relating to the unconventional

(adj.) without legal force or effect; no longer binding

(n.) a wide, unobstructed view of an area; a complete survey of a subject; a continuously passing or changing scene; a range or spectrum

(n.) all of a person's offspring, descendants; all future generations

(v.) to pull loose by force; to look at closely or inquisitively; to be nosy about something

(v.) to brighten, freshen, or polish; to restore or improve

(adj.) able to deal promptly and effectively with all sorts of problems; clever in finding ways and means of getting along

(adj.) severe, harsh, strict; thoroughly logical

(adj.) coming after; following in time, place or order

(adj.) making no mistakes, faultless, completely accurate

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