Sadlier Vocabulary: Unit 1, List 1

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grope

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feel about or search blindly or uncertainly.

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plaudits

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applause, enthusiastic praise or approval.

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laggard

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a person who moves slowly or falls behind; someone who is late.

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revert

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to return or go back.

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bonanza

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a situation or event that creates a sudden increase in wealth, good fortune, or profits.

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vigil

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a period of keeping awake during the time usually spent asleep, especially to keep watch or pray.

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churlish

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rude in a mean-spirited and surly way.

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collaborate

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to work jointly with others or together, especially in an intellectual endeavor.

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excerpt

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a short extract from a film, broadcast, or piece of music or writing.

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jostle

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to push, elbow, or bump against someone roughly, typically in a crowd.