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Vocabulary Workshop 7th
Units 7-9
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01/11/2006

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adieu (n)
Definition
a farewell
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advent (n)
Definition
an arrival; a coming into place or view
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apex (n)
Definition
the highest point or tip
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assimilate (v)
Definition
to absorb fully or make one's own; to adopt as one's own; to adapt fully
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bogus (adj)
Definition
false, counterfeit
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exorbitant (adj)
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unreasonably high; excessive
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interim (n)
Definition
the time between
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interim (adj)
Definition
temporary, coming between two points in time
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inundate (v)
Definition
to flood, overflow; to overwhelm by numbers or size
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malign (v)
Definition
to speak evil of
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malign (adj)
Definition
evil
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meander (v)
Definition
to wander about, wind about
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meander (n)
Definition
a sharp turn or twist
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metropolis (n)
Definition
a large city; the chief city of an area
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momentous (adj)
Definition
very important
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obstreperous (adj)
Definition
noisy; unruly, disorderly
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pensive (adj)
Definition
thoughtful; melancholy
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perilous (adj)
Definition
dangerous
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shoddy (adj)
Definition
of poor quality; characterized by inferior workmanship
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sprightly (adj)
Definition
lively, full of life; spicy, flavorful
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surly (adj)
Definition
angry and bad-tempered; rude
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tirade (n)
Definition
a long, angry speech, usually very critical
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vagrant (n)
Definition
an idle wanderer, tramp
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vagrant (adj)
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wandering aimlessly
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assurance (n)
Definition
a pledge; freedom from doubt, self-confidence
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asylum (n)
Definition
an institution for the care of children, elderly people, etc.; a place of safety
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console (v)
Definition
to comfort
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console (n)
Definition
the a control panel for a device; the keyboard of an organ
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dilate (v)
Definition
to make or become larger or wider; to expand upon
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dross (n)
Definition
refuse, waste products, trash
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dwindle (v)
Definition
to lessen, diminish
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flippant (adj)
Definition
lacking in seriousness; disrespectful, saucy
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immunity (n)
Definition
resistence to disease; freedom from some charge or obligation
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institute (v)
Definition
to establish, set up
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institute (n)
Definition
an organization for the promotion of learning
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liability (n)
Definition
a debt; something disadvantageous
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preposterous (adj)
Definition
riduculous; senseless
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pugnacious (adj)
Definition
quarrelsome, fond of fighting
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rabid (adj)
Definition
furious, violently intense, unreasonably extreme; mad; infected with rabies
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realm (n)
Definition
a kingdom; a region or field of study
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rejuvenate (v)
Definition
to make young again; to make like new
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remunerate (v)
Definition
to reward, pay, reimburse
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sparse (adj)
Definition
meager, scant; scattered
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sterling (adj)
Definition
genuine, excellent; made of silver of standard fineness
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venture (v)
Definition
to expose to danger; to dare
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venture (n)
Definition
a risky or daring undertaking
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warp (v)
Definition
to twist out of shape
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warp (n)
Definition
an abnormality
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auxiliary (adj)
Definition
giving assistance of support
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auxiliary (n)
Definition
a helper or aid
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candid (adj)
Definition
frank, sincere; impartial; unposed
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cubicle (n)
Definition
a small room or compartment
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drudgery (n)
Definition
work that is hard and tiresome
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envoy (n)
Definition
a representative or messenger (as of a government)
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escalate (v)
Definition
to elevate; to increase in intensity
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expedient (n)
Definition
a means to an end
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expedient (adj)
Definition
advantageous, useful
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feign (v)
Definition
to pretend
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flair (n)
Definition
a natural quality, talent, or skill; a distinctive style
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grievous (adj)
Definition
causing sorrow or pain, serious
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heterongeneous (adj)
Definition
composed of different kinds, diverse
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horde (n)
Definition
a vast number (as of people); a throng
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impel (v)
Definition
to force, drive forward
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incredulous (adj)
Definition
disbelieving, skeptical
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inscribe (v)
Definition
to write or engrave; to enter a name on a list
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monologue (n)
Definition
a speech by one actor; a long talk by one person
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prognosis (n)
Definition
a forecast of the probable cause and outcome of a disease or situation
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rasping (adj)
Definition
with a harsh, grating sound
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rasping (n )
Definition
a harsh sound
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repugnant (adj)
Definition
offensive, disagreeable, distasteful
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scuttle (v)
Definition
to sink a ship by cutting holes in it; to get rid of something in a decisive way; to run hastily, scurry
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scuttle (n)
Definition
a pail
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