Vocabulary Flashcards 7.1

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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

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Bonanza (n)

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

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Churlish (adj)

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to work with; work together

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Collaborate (v)

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a passage taken from a book, article, etc.

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Excerpt (n)

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to take such a passage; to quote

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Excerpt (v)

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

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Grope (v)

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

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Jostle (v)

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a person who moves slowly or falls behind

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Laggard (n)

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falling behind; slow to move, act, or respond

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Laggard (adj)

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applause; enthusiastic praise or approval

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Plaudits (n, pl)