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Vocab unit 8 level b
PART 2 11-20
Term | Definition |
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nub | (n.) the central point or heart of a matter; a knob |
onslaught | (n.) a violent attack; a sudden rush of something |
ordain | (v.) to establish by law; to order or command; to appoint as a priest or minister; to destine |
outstrip | (v.) to get ahead of, do better than, exceed |
pervade | (v.) to spread throughout |
prudent | (adj.) cautious, careful, showing good sense |
quench | (v.) to put out, extinguish, end |
remnant | (n.) a small part remaining behind |
simultaneous | (adj.) happening or existing at the same time |
swerve | (v.) to turn aside sharply; (n.) a sharp or sudden turn |