ENG III Lesson 8 Vocabulary Review

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Someone who is super clever is considered __

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ingenious: characterized by cleverness, originality, and inventiveness.

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To carry on after stopping means to __

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proceed: to continue or move forward.

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The Titanic sank or ___

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foundered: to fail or sink, especially due to a flaw or problem.

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If someone is unfriendly, he or she may be considered __

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adverse: having a negative or hostile attitude.

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If you are unwilling or opposed to something, you are __

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averse: having a strong dislike or opposition.

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A person who is naive and innocent may be described as __

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ingenuous: innocent and unsuspecting.

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To go before in time or order is to __

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precede: to come before something in time or position.

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To engage in legal action against someone is to __

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prosecute: to bring a legal action against someone.

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To suffer from a lack of direction or purpose is to __

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flounder: to struggle or stagger helplessly.

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A situation that is unfavorable or harmful can be described as __

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adverse: preventing success or development.