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Vocab Unit 7. Anomaly – Noun. Irregularity An anomaly in a person’s heartbeat should be investigated by a physician. Comprehensive - ADJ. Thorough; inclusive A good dictionary must have a comprehensive list of the words used in a language. Disperse - Verb. Scatter
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Anomaly – Noun • Irregularity • An anomaly in a person’s heartbeat should be investigated by a physician.
Comprehensive - ADJ • Thorough; inclusive • A good dictionary must have a comprehensive list of the words used in a language.
Disperse - Verb • Scatter • Tear gas was used to disperse the large crowd of angry protesters that had gathered outside the government offices.
Flagrant - ADJ • Conspicuously wicked; blatant; outrageous • In a flagrant violation of the school dress code, Sally wore a halter-top to school yesterday.
Linger – Verb • Loiter or dawdle; continue or persist • After the funeral, the old woman lingered a while at her husband’s grave, recalling their long life.
Undermine – Verb • Weaken; sap • It’s very important that a teacher’s authority over his or her class not be undermined.