Unit 15 Vocab

Front

A deep or bottomless pit

Back

abyss

Front

Thin outer layer; surface appearance or decoration.

Back

veneer

Front

to happen, occur; to happen to

Back

befall

Front

Limitation or restriction; criticism

Back

stricture

Front

To adorn or decorate, especially food; an ornament or decoration.

Back

garnish

Front

Forgetfulness; a state of being forgotten

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oblivion

Front

Supreme importance, decisive, critical

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crucial

Front

Inheritance; birthright

Back

heritage

Front

Impressive work, especially a musical composition

Back

opus

Front

Complete collapse or failure of a project

Back

fiasco