Book C Unit 1 Vocabulary

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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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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 on an activity or project.

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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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grope

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To feel about or search blindly or uncertainly with the hands.

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jostle

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

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laggard

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A person who makes slow progress and falls behind others.

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plaudits

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Praise or an enthusiastic expression of approval.

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revert

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To return to a previous state, practice, or topic.

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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.