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level D unit 1
vocab. workshop
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Language - English
9th Grade
04/27/2006

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annex
Definition
to add to; attach; to incorporate
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cleave
Definition
to cut or split open; to cling to
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cordial
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in a friendly manner; hearty; cheery
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cornerstone
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the starting point of a building; a fundamental principle or element
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debacle
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an overwhelming defeat, rout; a complete collapse or failure
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devitalize
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to make weak or lifeless
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embroil
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to invovle in a conflict or difficulty; to throw into confusion
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exonerate
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to clear from a charge or accusation
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glib
Definition
ready and fluent in speech; thoughtless, insincere
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haphazard
Definition
by chance, not planned, lacking in order
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improvise
Definition
to compose or perform without preparation; to construct from available materials
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incite
Definition
to rouse, stir up, urge on
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influx
Definition
a coming in, inflow
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pallor
Definition
an extreme or unnatural paleness
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pedigree
Definition
a list of ancestors, family tree; the history or origin of something
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precipitous
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very steep
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profuse
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very abundant; given or flowing freely
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reconcile
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to restore to friendship; to settle; to resign (oneself)
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shackle
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to put into chains, a chain, fetter
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threadbare
Definition
shabby, old and worn
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