Unit 1

Abate
To become weaker; to decrease
Unabated
Showing no sign of weakening; showing no decrease
Acknowledge
To admit the existence of, To express recognition or thanks for
Acknowledged
Commonly accepted or recognized
Agent
A person who acts or does business for another, Something that brings
about a result
Authority
The right to give orders, make decisions, or take action, An expert source
of information
Authorities
A group of people who have the right to enforce laws
Devastate
To ruin or destroy completely
Devastating
Causting destruction
Devastation
Great destruction
Epidemic
The rapid spreading of a disease to many people at one time, Speading
rapidly as a disease over a wide area
Estimate
A number that is not exact; a careful guess, To figure out roughly; to make
an approximate calculation
Evict
To force out of property by taking legal action
Impartial
Not favoring one side more than another; fair
Industrious
Hardworking; not lazy
Infuriate
To make very angry
Irrelevant
Having nothing to do with the subject
Precise
Exact; accurate
Precision
Exactness
Sham
Something fake or false, not genuine; fake, to pretend
Trek
A long, slow, and difficult journey, To travel slowly and with difficulty

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astute
wise; clever
authentic
genuine; true
authenticity
the condition of being genuine
authenticate
to prove that something is genuine
delicacy
a choice item of food; great consideration for the feelings of others
derogatory
expressing a low opinion
devour
to eat up hungrily; to take in eagerly with the eyes or ears
figment
made up in the mind
mythical
imaginary
plumage
a bird's feathers
predatory
living by killing and eating other animals; living by robbing or stealing
from others
predator
a creature that lives by killing; a person who lives by robbing
prior
before
scavenge
looking for something usable
scavenger
someone who scavenges; an animal that feeds on dead or decaying matter
slaughter
to kill for meat; to kill in large numbers or in a cruel way; the killing of
an animal for food
solitude
being alone
ungainly
moving in a clumsy or awkward way
vulnerable
easily injured (emotionally and physically)

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admonish
to warn; to criticize gently
admonition
a warning
aghast
shocked
annihilate
to destroy completely
benefactor
a person who provides help, especially by giving money
bestow
to present a gift
devious
having many twists and turns; sneaky
devoid
lacking;empty
heed
to pay attention to
heedful
paying careful attention to
heedless
failing to pay proper attention
mortal
causing death; fatal
muse
to think about in a quiet, careful way
pioneer
a person who goes before others
plague
a deadly disease that spreads rapidly from person to person
subside
to sink to a lower level;to become quieter or less active
unwitting
not done on purpose
wrath
fury
wrathful
very angry

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acquire
to gain ownership of something
acquisition
something that is acquired
antagonize
to stir up anger or dislike
competent
having the ability to do what is needed
competence
the ability to do what is needed
comprise
to make up; to consist of
correspond
to match; to exchange letters with another person
dilapidated
in poor condition
illustrious
very famous
incident
something that happens in real life
inherit
to receive something from someone after that person's death; to receive as
one's physical or mental make-up from one's parents
latitude
the distance north or south of the equator measured in degrees; freedom
from strict rles
loath
unwilling
maintain
to declare something to be true; to continue in the same way or condition;
to keep in good condition
renovate
to make like new again
reprimand
to scold in a harsh or formal manner
renovation
the act of renovating
supervise
to direct or manage activities
supervision
the act of managing of directing
supervisor
a person who manages or directs activities

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adequate
enough; sufficient
administer
to manage or direct; to give out as treatment or assistance
agitate
to disturb or upset ; to move with irregular, fast, or violent action
capitulate
to give in; to surrender
citrus
a fruit of the family that includes oranges, lemons, grapefruits, and limes;
a tree that produces these fruits
disrupt
to break up the orderly course of; to interrupt
hovel
an unpleasant, cramped, and dilapidated place to live
illiterate
unable to read or write
indifferent
not concerned about
menial
of or relating to low-level, humble work
permanent
lasting or expecting to last for a long time
respite
a period of rest; pause
strenuous
needing much effort; using a lot of energy; very active; vigorous
toil
to work long and hard; hard and tiring labor
urgent
needing quick action or attention
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addict
a person with a very strong desire for something that is habit-forming and
sometimes harmful
aspire
have a strong desire to get or do something
bias
a preference that prevents one from being impartial
blatant
very obvious
candid
expressed honestly
confront
to face boldly
debut
first public appearance
enroll
to register
fluster
to make nervous, embarrassed, or confused
impunity
freedom from being harmed of punished
intensify
to increase
intimidate
to frighten; especially by threat
obnoxious
very unpleasant
retort
a quick or clever reply
stint
a limit or restriction

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Beseech
To ask earnestly; to beg
Consternation
amazement or fear that makes one feel confused
Delectable
pleasing to the senses, especially to the sense of taste; delicious
Garland
a wreath or chain of leaves and flowers
Gratify
to please or satisfy/ to give into what is wanted or requested
gratifying
pleasing
Haughty
showing too much pride in oneself and scorn or contempt for others
haughtiness
the state or quality of being haughty
Impetuous
inclined to act without thinking; hasty
Lavish
much more than enough/ very costly/ to give freely or generously
Pluck
to pull off or out; to pick/ to remove the feathers from/ to pull at and let
go/ courage; bravery
plucky
brave; courageous
Ponder
to think about; to consider carefully
Privilege
a special favor, right, or advantage given to a person or group
privileged
given favors or advantages denied to others
Prostate
lying flat/ lying facedown, especially to show repect/ completely
overcome; weak and helpless
Rapture
a state of great joy, delight, or love
Revelry
noisy merrymaking
Whim
a sudden wish to do something without a particular reason; a fanciful idea

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acrid
Sharp, irritating, or bitter to the sense of taste or smell
casualty
a person killed or injured in a war or accident
congested
filled with fluid
congested
overcrowded; filled too full
cope
to manage problems or difficulties successfully
headlong
with great speed or force; reckless
hurtle
to move with great force and speed
impede
to get in the way of; to interfere with the movement o
inevitable
bound to happen; unavoidable
initiate
to put into effect; to bring to use
initiate
to take in as a member
irate
very angry; furious
lax
not strictly enforced
negligent
failing to take proper care of or to give proper attention to
smolder
to burn slowly without bursting into flames
stringent
strict; severe
throng
a large number of people gathered together; a crowd
initiative
the first step in bringing something about; the ability to get things done
without waiting to be told to
negligible
so small or unimportant that it can be neglected or ignored

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dumbfound
to make speechless with amazment
ensue
to follow; to came as a result of or at a later time
era
a particular period in history
flourish
to thrive or prosper
flourish
to wave in the air
flourish
a sweeping motion
flourish
a showy burst of music
flourish
a fancy line or curve added to something written
garrison
soldiers stationed in a place to protect it
garrison
a military place of protection
garrison
to provide soldiers with a place to live
grievous
causing grief or pain; hard to bear
hoard
to save and put away, especially secretly
hoard
anything put away in such a manner
inundate
to cover; as with water from a flood
inundate
to load with excessive amount or number of something
invincible
impossible to defeat
nomad
a member of a group that settles briefely in one place and then moves to
another
placate
to stop from being angry; to calm
principal
most important
principal
a person or thing that is of the greatest importance
principal
the head of a school
principal
the sum of money owed, not including the interest
recede
to move back ordrop to a lower level
recede
to become fainter
ruthless
showing no mercy; pitiless
sacrifice
something given up for the sake of another
sacrifice
an offering to a god
sacrifice
to give up something for another
sacrifice
to offer something of value to a god

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Aquatic
growing or living in or on water, Done in or upon water
Assert
To say firmly; to declare, A firm statement or declaration,
Avert
To turn away, To keep from happening
Bleak
Without much hope, Cold and dreary; exposed to cold winds and bad
weather
Blithe
Cheerful;carefree, Not showing proper care: heedless
Docile
Well behaved easy to handle
Dwindle
To keep on becoming less; to grow smaller in number or amount.
Lethal
Causing or capable of causing death.
Monitor
To watch closely and frequently; to observe and make note, A video
screen used to display information
Mutilate
To hurt or damage by cutting off, or cutting out.
Nimble
Able to move quickly and easily, Showing quickness of thinking; clever
Plight
A difficult or dangerous condition or situation
Ponderous
Heavy and slow moving
Verge
An edge, border or brink, To come close to the edge or border of.
Vigilant
Watchful; ready for danger

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ballast
heavy material used to make a ship steady or control the rising and falling
of a vessel like a balloon
buoyant
able to float, cheerful and carefree
clamber
to climb awkwardly
detach
to seperate from
eerie
causing uneasiness; strange or mysterious
fathom
a length of six feet, used in measuring the depth of water, to figure out; to
understand
pique
to arouse or excite, a feeling or resentment caused by being ignored,
insulted, etc.
probe
to poke or prod, to examine closely, a long, slend instrument used to
examine a wound or part of the body, a thoroug investigation
realize
to be aware of, to bring into being; to make happen
rupture
to split or break, a breaking or tearing apart by force, the breaking of a
friendly relationship
sphere
an object with all points on its surface equally distant from its center; a
ball or globe; an area of power, influence or activity
submerge
to go underwater; to put underwater or cover with water
tedious
seeming to go on for a long time; boring
ultimate
final, the greatest possible maximum, somethng that is the greatest; the
maximum
unscathed
completely unharmed
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abduct
To carry away by force; to kidnap
abode
The place were one lives; home
abyss
A deep opening in the earth
arbitrate
To settle a disagreement between to parties by having a third party make
a decision
attribute
To think of as coming from or belonging to a particular person or thing
capricious
Likely to change quickly for no obvious reason
compromise
To settle a disagreement by having each side give up something
devout
Very religious
distraught
Deeply disturbed; very troubled
enlighten
To inform or instruct; to give knowledge or truth to
incline
To slope or lean
intervene
To enter in order to help or settle something
necessity
Anything that cannot be done without or that is greatly needed
orbit
The path taken by an object around a heavenly body such as a star, planet,
or moon
sacred
Holy; having to do with religion
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arduous
requiring much effort; very difficult
canny
Shrewd and carful; watchful of one;s own interests
climax
The highest point; the greatest moment or event
endorse
to sign the back of a check before cashing or depositing it
endorse
to approve of; to support
endorse
to be favorably associated with a product in return for payment
exuberant
Happy and excited; bubbling over with enthusiasm
intrepid
feeling or showing no fear; brave; courageous
kindle
to start burning
kindle
to cause to become excited or stirred up
kindling
sticks used to start a fire
lucrative
producing wealth or profit
mentor
a wise and loyal friend and adviser
obsession
an interest, idea, or feeling that fills one's mind and leaves little room for
anything else
personable
Pleasing in manner and appearance.
proficient
able to do something very well; skillful
scanty
not enough or just barely enough; small in size or amount
strait
a narrow body of water connecting two larger ones
straits
trouble or need
zest
Great enjoyment of; excitement
climactic
exciting or thrilling and acting as a climax to a series of events : the film's
climactic scenes.
climate
the weather conditions prevailing in an area in general or over a long
period
dorsal
the fin growing from its back

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allege
v. to state as a fact but with out offering proof
conclusive
adj. putting an end to doubt; convincing
counterpart
n. a person or thing that is similar to another
dismal
adj. dark or extremely gloomy 2. causing misery or sadness
enthrall
v. to hold the attention of as though under a spell
exotic
adj. fascinating because of being very different from the ordinary
incredulous
adj. doubtful skeptical 2. showing disbelief
legendary
adj. well known; famous and much talked about over a long period of
time 2. relating to a story (usually not true) handed down from the past
lurk
v. to prowl or lie down hidden, as though about to attack
menagerie
n. a collection of animals kept in cages for show to the public
naive
adj. inexperienced; ready to accept without analyzing 2. simple in a
childlike way
pander
v. to give or to promise what is wanted in order to please someone
plausible
adj. seeming to be true bot not necessarily so
preposterous
adj. too absurd to be believed; ridiculous
scrupulous
adj. marked by close attention to the smallest detail 2. acting in a correct
manner and honest manner
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complement
Something that completes or makes perfect; The number or amount that
makes up a whole
component
Any of the more important parts of a whole
conjure
To call forth by magic, or as if by magic; (with up) To bring to mind; to
recall or evoke
emphasize
To give special attention to; to stress
homage
Honor or respect shown publicly
impromptu
Unplanned; without preparation
lush
Marked by richness of growth, especially of vegetation
medley
A mixture of often unrelated things; A selection of music from various
sources, played as one piece
oblige
To require someone to do something for legal, social, or moral reasons;
To earn the gratitude of; To do a favor for
pretentious
Drawing undeserved or inappropriate attention to oneself; showy
prowess
Great skill or ability
rustic
Of or relating to country life or people; Lacking elegance or polish
subtle
So slight as to be not easily seen or understood; Able to understand fine
shades of meaning
vocation
A person's employment; occupation
warble
to sing in a melodious manner

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bounty
A payment made as a reward, especially one made by the authorities; that
which is given freely by nature or a generous person.
camouflage
The hiding of something as a result of its appearance; Something used as
a cover or disguise; To hide or conceal, especially by disguising the
appearance of.
ebb
To recede, fall back, or pull away from; To fall to a lower level or weaker
state; to dwindle.
forage
To search for good or supplies; Food such as hay or grain for farm
animals.
harass
To trouble or annoy by attacking repeatedly; To cause to become worried
or weary.
insulate
To cover with a material that keeps electricity, heat, or sound from
escaping.
lethargic
Slow moving; Sleepy or tired.
maneuver
A planned military movement; A skillful move or clever trick.
mottled
Marked with different colored patches or blotches.
murky
Dark; Gloomy.
proximity
The state of being close or next to; nearness.
replenish
To fill up again.
sleek
Smooth and glossy; Having slender, graceful lines.
wary
On one's guard; watchful; suspicious.
wean
To cause to stop depending on a mother's milk for nourishment; To
detach from something one has grown accustomed to.
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appoint
to choose for an office or position; to set or decide upon
assent
to give one's consent; to agree; an act of agreeing or acceptance
concur
to be in agreement
consult
to seek imformation or advice; to talk things over in order to reach a
decision
dissuade
to prevent or discourage someone from doing something
flabbergast
to surprise so greatly that one is speechless; to amaze
haggle
To argue about, especially about the price of something
perturb
to make uneasy; to upset greatly
procure
To get by making an effort; to obtain
receptive
ready and able to recive ideas or suggestions
repudiate
to refuse to support; to reject
resolve
to make a firm promise to oneself, to solve, a fixed purpose or intention
signify
to be a sign of; to mean or to make know or clear
sovereign
highest; chief; not controlled by others; a king or queen; monarch
trifling
of little value, importance or meaning

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acclaim
To praise strongly or applaud loudly
acclaim
Strong praise or loud applause; approval.
bigot
One who is not tolerant of those people who are different in some way; a
prejudiced person.
bigotry
The intolerant attitude or behavior of such a person.
covet
To have a strong and envious desire for, especially for
coveted
Greatly prized; highly desired.
deceased
Dead
deceased
One who has died recently
formidable
Causing fear or apprehension.
formidable
Difficult.
ghetto
A section of a city occupied by a minority group of people, usually
because of poverty or social pressure.
momentous
Very important
oppress
To weigh down with worry.
oppress
To keep down by severe and unjust use of force.
oppression
The act or state of being oppressed.
oppressive
Very harsh or burdensome.
overwhelm
To defeat utterly and completely.
overwhelm
To deeply affect the mind or emotions of.
overwhelm
To upset; to turn over.
overwhelming
Great in strength or effect.
perceive
To become aware of through the senses, especially the sense of sight.
perceive
To take in information through the mind.
perception
The act of perceiving or the thing perceived.
premiere
The first performance of a play, film, etc.
prospective
Expected or likely to happen or become.
spurn
To refuse in a scornful way.
staunch
Faithful; true; strong.
theme
A dominant idea, as in art, literature, or music; a topic or subject of.
theme
A short essay on a single subject.
theme
A series of musical notes on which variations are made; a melody that is
associated with a film or television show.

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adverse
Working against;serving to oppose; harmful; unfavorable
aloof
remote or distant, usually by choice; showing no interest
alternative
allowing a choice between two or more things; a choice between two or
more things; any one of the things that can be chosen
canine
Of or relating dogs or related animals
compulsory
required by law or a firm rule
consecutive
following one after another in order
desolate
deserted, lonely, with no signs of life; filled with sorrow
dispatch
to send on specific business; to finish or complete promptly; to kill
quickly.
distinction
a recognition of the ways things differ, special honor or regard,
excellance of performance or ability
endure
to put up with; to bear, to go on for a long time;to last, the ability to put
up with hardships
fluctuate
to rise and fall; to keep changing
grueling
tiring; exhausting
maul
to handle roughly so as to cause injury
participate
to take part in
robust
strong; vigorous

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apathy
A lack of interest or concern.
badger
To keep bothering., A strongly built, burrowing mammal common in
many northern parts of the world.
compel
To force or require to do something.
delude
To mislead; to deceive.
deplore
To feel or express sorrow or regret.
derelict
Dilapidated and abandoned., Lacking a sense of duty; neglectful.; A poor,
homeless person.
detriment
Damage or harm., Anything that causes harm.
diversity
The condition of being different or having differences.
emit
To give off or send out.
foster
To promote the growth of; to encourage.
inanimate
Lacking qualities associated with living things.
incentive
Something that makes a person want to try or work harder.
omen
An event or sign that is believed to indicate the future.
species
A group of plants or animals that are similar in some ways.
toxic
Causing harm; poisonous.