Unit 10 Words

Elizabeth W.
Vocabulary Workshop Level B
20 words 15 learners

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  1. bellow
    make a loud noise, as of an animal
  2. beneficiary
    the recipient of funds or other advantages
  3. botch
    make a mess of, destroy, or ruin
  4. clutter
    a confused multitude of things
  5. dilapidated
    in a state of decay, ruin, or deterioration
  6. dismantle
    take off or remove
  7. farce
    a comedy characterized by broad satire
  8. futile
    producing no result or effect
  9. grueling
    characterized by effort to the point of exhaustion
  10. hospitable
    disposed to treat guests and strangers with generosity
  11. lair
    the place where a wild animal lives
  12. lavish
    given or giving freely, generously, or without restriction
  13. morbid
    suggesting the horror of death and decay
  14. notorious
    known widely and usually unfavorably
  15. pamper
    treat with excessive indulgence
  16. parasite
    an animal or plant that lives in or on a host
  17. shirk
    avoid one's assigned duties
  18. surplus
    a quantity much larger than is needed
  19. timidity
    fear of the unknown or fear of making decisions
  20. veto
    a vote that blocks a decision
Created on Tue Jan 29 08:06:54 EST 2008 (updated Tue Jan 29 08:08:53 EST 2008)

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