Vocabulary Unit 14 2
Terms
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- shackle
- v-to put into chains;(n.,usually pl.) a chain, fetter
- cleave
- v-to cut or split open; to cling to
- incite
- v-to rouse, stir up, urge on
- haphazard
- adj-by chance, not planned; lacking in order
- cordial
- adj-in a friendly manner, hearty; cheery; n-a liqueur
- annex
- v-to add to, attach; to incorporate; n-an attachment or addition
- debacle
- n-an overwhelming defeat, rout; a complete collapse or failure
- devitalize
- v-to make weak or lifeless
- glib
- adj-ready and fluent in speech; thoughtless, insincere
- exonerate
- v-to clear from a charge or accusation
- embroil
- v-to involve in a conflict or difficulty; to throw into confusion
- improvise
- v-to compose or perform without preparation; to construct from available materials
- pallor
- n-an extreme or unnatural paleness
- profuse
- adj-very abundant; given or flowing freely
- influx
- n-a coming in, inflow
- precipitous
- adj-very steep
- pedigree
- n-a list of ancestors, family tree; the history or origin of something
- reconcile
- v-to restore to friendship; to settle; to resign (oneself)
- cornerstone
- n-the starting point of a building; a fundamental principle or element
- threadbare
- adj-shabby, old and worn