Vocabulary Unit 1 Set B Flashcards
1
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Adage
A
A proverb, wise saying
2
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Citadel
A
A fortress that overlooks and protects the city or any strong and commanding place
3
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Decree
A
An order having the force of law; to issue an order
4
Q
Discordant
A
Disagreeable sound, jarring, lacking in harmony
5
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Evolve
A
To develop gradually; to rise to a higher level
6
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Hover
A
To float or hang suspended over
7
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Preclude
A
To make impossible, prevent, shut down
8
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Servile
A
Of or relating to a slave; behaving like or suitable for a slave or a servant, menial; lacking spirit or independence, abjectly submissive
9
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Wrangle
A
To quarrel or argue in a noisy, angry way; to obtain by argument; to herd; a noisy quarrel
