Vocabulary Workshop Level C, Unit 1 Flashcards

A complete set of vocabulary flashcards covering terms, parts of speech, and definitions from Vocabulary Workshop Level C, Unit 1.

decree (n.)

An order having the force of law

hover (v.)

To float or hang suspended over; to move back and forth uncertainly over or around

plaudits (n., pl.)

Applause; enthusiastic praise or approval

servile (adj.)

Of or relating to a slave; behaving like or suitable for a slave or a servant, menial; lacking spirit or independence, abjectly submissive

discordant (adj.)

Disagreeable in sound, jarring; lacking in harmony

decree (v.)

To issue such an order; to command firmly or forcefully

wrangle (v.)

To quarrel or argue in a noisy, angry way; to obtain by argument; to herd

excerpt (n.)

A passage taken from a book, article, etc.

evolve (v.)

To develop gradually; to rise to a higher level

vigil (n.)

A watch, especially at night; any period of watchful attention

jostle (v.)

To make or force one's way by pushing or elbowing; to bump, brush against; to compete for

excerpt (v.)

To take such a passage; to quote

adage (n.)

A proverb, wise saying

laggard (n.)

A person who moves slowly or falls behind

laggard (adj.)

Falling behind; slow to move, act, or respond

grope (v.)

To feel about hesitantly with the hands; to search blindly and uncertainly

collaborate (v.)

To work with, work together

citadel (n.)

A fortress that overlooks and protects a city; any strong or commanding place

bonanza (n.)

A rich mass of ore in a mine; something very valuable, profitable, or rewarding; a source of wealth or prosperity; a very large amount; sudden profit or gain

wrangle (n.)

A noisy quarrel

rubble (n.)

Broken stone or bricks; ruins

churlish (adj.)

Lacking politeness or good manners; lacking sensitivity; difficult to work with or deal with; rude

preclude (v.)

To make impossible, prevent, shut out

revert (v.)

To return, go back