Unit One Set A Vocab Flashcards

1
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Bonanza

A

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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2
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Churlish

A

Lacking politeness or good manners; lacking sensitivity; difficult to work with or deal with; rude.

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3
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Collaborate

A

To work with, work together.

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4
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Excerpt

A

A passage taken from a book, article, ect; to quote.

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5
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Grope

A

To feel about hesitantly with the hands; to search blindly and uncertainly.

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6
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Jostle

A

To make or force ones way by pushing or elbowing; to bump or brush against.

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7
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Laggard

A

A slow person.

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8
Q

Plaudits

A

Applause or praise.

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9
Q

Revert

A

To repeat or go back.

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10
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Vigil

A

To watch at night closely.

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