Sadlier Level A Unit 10 (copy)

abominable

(adj.) arousing hatred, disgusting, detestable

bumbling

(adj.) blundering and awkward; (n.) clumsiness

consequence

(n.) a result, effect, importance

delude

(v.) to fool, deceive; to mislead utterly

dole

(v.) to give out in small amounts; (n.) money, food, or other necessities given as charity; a small portion

engulf

(v.) to swallow up, overwhelm, consume

foil

(v.) to defeat; to keep from gaining some end; (n.) a thin sheet of metal; a light fencing sword; a person or thing serving as a contrast to another

formulate

(v) to express definitely or systematically; to devise, invent; to state as a formula

initiative

(n.) the taking of the first step or move; the ability to act without being directed or urged from the outside

memento

(n.) something that serves as a reminder

nonconformist

(n.) a person who refuses to follow established ideas or ways of doing things; (adj.) of or relating to the unconventional

null and void

(adj.) without legal force or effect; no longer binding

panorama

(n.) a wide, unobstructed view of an area; a complete survey of a subject; a continuously passing or changing scene; a range or spectrum

posterity

(n.) all of a person's offspring, descendants; all future generations

pry

(v.) to pull loose by force; to look at closely or inquisitively; to be nosy about something

refurbish

(v.) to brighten, freshen, or polish; to restore or improve

resourceful

(adj.) able to deal promptly and effectively with all sorts of problems; clever in finding ways and means of getting along

rigorous

(adj.) severe, harsh, strict; thoroughly logical

subsequent

(adj.) coming after; following in time, place, or order

unerring

(adj.) making no mistakes, faultless, completely accurate