Vocabulary Workshop Level C Unit 8
Terms
undefined, object
copy deck
- proxy
- [noun] substitute; representative
- scavenger
- [noun] rummager; an animal that feeds on refuse or dead bodies
- crony
- [noun] friend; pal; chum; buddy
- perceptible
- [adjective] noticeable; discerniblr; observable
- nullify
- [verb] invalidate; annul
- unflagging
- [adjective] tireless; undiminishing; unremitting
- enmity
- [noun] hatred; ill-will; animosity; antagonism
- plummet
- [verb] to plunge straight down [noun] a weight fastened to a line
- stoical
- [adjective] self-controlled; impassive
- avail
- [verb] to be or make of use or benefit; to make profit [noun] use; benefit; profit
- infiltrate
- [verb] slip, creep into; penetrate
- attire
- [noun] clothes [verb] to dress; bedeck; adorn
- gaunt
- [adjective] thin; bony; lanky
- proclaim
- [verb] to declare; announce; promulgate
- cryptic
- [adjective] puzzling; enigmatic
- divergent
- [adjective] differing; deviant; unorthodox
- abut
- [verb] border on; bolster
- rankle
- [verb] to cause anger; irritate; vex; nettle; gall
- stint
- [verb] to limit; restrict; scrimp [noun] a limit or restriction
- fervent
- [adjective] emotional; passionate; extremely hot; ardent