Unit 7 Vocab Words

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annul

 to make ineffective : NEUTRALIZE, CANCEL

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bolster

to support with or as if with a bolster; <came with me to bolster my confidence> a long pillow or cushion

: a structural part designed to eliminate friction or provide support 


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bountiful

A bountiful supply or amount of something pleasant is a large one.

A bountiful area or period of time produces or provides large amounts of something, especially food.

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decree

an order or decision given by one in authority 

to command or order

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frugal

: careful in spending or using resources 

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hover

to remain floating over a place or object

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incapacitate

to make incapable

: to prevent from functioning in a normal way


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incognito

: with one's identity concealed (as by a false name or title) <was traveling incognito

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instigate

bring about or initiate an action or event;  INCITE, PROVOKE 

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maim

: to injure or disfigure badly 

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muster

 to stir up or bring to action <all the strength I could muster

: to assemble (as troops) for roll call or inspection


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obsess

: to occupy the mind of completely or abnormally <obsessed with this new scheme>

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ornate

: decorated in a fancy way 

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perturb

: to disturb greatly especially in mind; ANNOY 

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prone

: likely to be or act a certain way <was prone to laziness> <accident-prone>

: lying flat; lying face down <he was prone on the floor> 

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residue

 whatever remains after a part is taken, set apart, or lost or after the completion of a process


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rubble

rough broken stones or bricks used in building

: a confused mass of rough or broken things 


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skittish

: easily frightened

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sustain

If you sustain something, you continue it or maintain it for a period of time.

If something sustains you, it supports you by giving you help, strength, or encouragement.


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tether

A tether is a rope or chain which is used to tie an animal to a post or fence so that it can only move around within a small area.


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