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vocabulary Unit 14a

vocabulary Unit 14a . 1. annex 2. cleave 3. cordial 4. cornerstone 5. debacle 6. devitalize 7. embroil 8. exonerate 9. glib 10. haphazard.

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vocabulary Unit 14a

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  1. vocabulary Unit 14a

  2. 1. annex 2. cleave 3. cordial 4. cornerstone 5. debacle 6. devitalize 7. embroil 8. exonerate 9. glib 10. haphazard Unit 14A Vocab Words

  3. Vto involve in a conflict or difficulty; to throw into confusion—synonyms:entangle, ensnarlantonyms:disconnect, separate embroil

  4. Adj.in a friendly manner, hearty, cheery__synonyms:hospitable, warm, affableantonyms:gruff, unfriendly, unsociable cordial

  5. adj.ready and fluent in speech;thoughtless, insincere__synonyms: superficial, unctuous, facileantonyms:halting, speechless, awkward glib

  6. vto clear from a charge or accusation__synonyms:absolve, acquit, vindicateantonyms:implicate, incriminate exonerate

  7. Vto add, to attach; to incorporate__synonyms:join, acquire, appropriate annex

  8. v1. to cut or split open; 2. to cling to__synonyms: 1. sever, halve2. adhere, clasp cleave

  9. vto make weakor lifeless__synonym:enfeeble, sap, enervateantonym:stimulate, energize, enliven devitalize

  10. Nthe starting point of a building; a fundamental principle or element__synonym:foundation, baseunderpinning, support cornerstone

  11. adjby chance, not planned; lacking order, random, accidental__synonyms:disorganized, unsystematic, carelessantonyms:methodical, intentional, planned haphazard

  12. nan overwhelming defeat; a complete collapse or failure; __synonyms:disaster, ruin, catastropheantonym:miracle, triumph, prosperity debacle

  13. 1. The __________ of the American judicial system is the presumption of innocence.2. The prisoner was set free after ten years, thanks to new evidence that __________ him of all charges.3. It is possible to __________ a ripe coconut neatly in two with just one swing of a machete.4. The __________ arrangements of facts in his presentation left his listeners completely confused.5. The long, dark winter, with its cold rain and gloomy skies, __________ her usually buoyant spirit. SENTENCES

  14. 6. All back issues of magazines are kept next door on the second floor of the new library __________. 7. The last thing I want to __________ myself in a dispute between two of my best friends. 8. After the __________ of their crushing loss in the world Series, the team vowed to return next year. 9. The salesman had such __________ answers to every objection that I grew extremely skeptical of his claims.10. Grasshopper pie is made not with grasshoppers but with crème de menthe, a __________. SENTENCES

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