Vocabulary Unit 1 Set A Flashcards
Bonanza
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
Churlish
Lacking pointless or good manners; lacking sensitivity; difficult to work with or deal with; rude
Collaborate
To work with, work together
Excerpt
A passage taken from a book, articlke, ect.; to take such a passage; to quote
Grope
To fell about hesitantly with the hands; to search blindly and uncertainly
Jostle
To make or force one’s way by pushing or elbowing; to bump, brush against; to compete for
Laggard
A person who moves slowly or falls behind; falling behind; slow to move, act, or respond
Plaudits
Applause; enthusiastic praise or approval
Revert
To return, go back
Vigil
A watch, especially at night; any period of watchful attention