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Unit 1 Vocabulary
Sadlier Level C
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Grammar
8th Grade
09/25/2022

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evolve (v.)
Definition
to develop gradually; to rise to a higher level
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churlish (adj.)
Definition
lacking politeness or good manners; lacking sensitivity; difficult to work with or deal with; rude
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adage (n.)
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a proverb, wise saying
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bonanza (n.)
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a rich mass of ore in a mine; something very valuable, profitable, or rewarding; a source of wealth or prosperity; a very large amount; sudden profit or gain
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wrangle (v.)
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to quarrel or argue in a noisy, angry way; to obtain by argument; to herd
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collaborate (v.)
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to work with, work together
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plaudits (n., pl.)
Definition
applause; enthusiastic praise or approval
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jostle (v.)
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to make or force one's way by pushing or elbowing; to bump, brush against; to compete for
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decree (n.)
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an order having the force of law
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discordant (adj.)
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disagreeable in sound, jarring; lacking in harmony
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excerpt (n.)
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a passage taken from a book, article, etc.
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citadel (n.)
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a fortress that overlooks and protects a city; any strong or commanding place
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servile (adj.)
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of or relating to a slave; behaving like or suitable for a slave or a servant, menial; lacking spirit or independence, abjectly submissive
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grope (v.)
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to feel about hesitantly with the hands; to search blindly and uncertainly
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preclude (v.)
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to make impossible, prevent, shut out
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hover (v.)
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to float or hang suspended over; to move back and forth uncertainly over or around
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laggard (n.)
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a person who moves slowly or falls behind
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laggard (adj.)
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falling behind; slow to move, act, or respond
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decree (v.)
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to issue such an order; to command firmly or forcefully
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excerpt (v.)
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to take such a passage; to quote
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vigil (n.)
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a watch, especially at night; any period of watchful attention
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rubble (n.)
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broken stone or bricks; ruins
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revert (v.)
Definition
to return, go back
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wrangle (n.)
Definition
a noisy quarrel
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