Unit 1 Flashcards
1
Q
Adage
A
A wise saying
2
Q
Bonanza
A
Something very valuable
3
Q
Churlish
A
Lacking politeness or good manners
4
Q
Citadel
A
A fortress that overlooks and protects the city
5
Q
Collaborate
A
To work with
6
Q
Decree
A
An order of having the force of law
7
Q
Discordant
A
Disagreeable in sound
8
Q
Evolve
A
To develop gradually
9
Q
Excerpt
A
A passage taken from a book
10
Q
Grope
A
To feel about hesitantly
11
Q
Hover
A
To float or hang
12
Q
Jostle
A
To make a force one’s way by pushing elbowing
13
Q
Laggard
A
Person who moves slowly or falls behind
14
Q
Plaudits
A
Enthusiastic praise or approval
15
Q
Preclude
A
To make impossible
