Unit 1 Vocabulary Flashcards

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Adage

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a short proverb/wise saying

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Bonanza

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something that brings a lot of riches, success, or good fortune

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Churlish

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rude, grumpy

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Citadel

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a fortress that overlooks and protects a city

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Collaborate

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to work together

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Decree (n)

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an official order given by someone in power

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Decree (v)

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to issue such an order

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Discordant

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harsh-sounding; lacking in harmony

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Evolve

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to develop gradually

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Excerpt (n)

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a passage taken from a longer text