Sadlier Level C Unit 1 Flashcard

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What is a vigil?

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A vigil is a period of keeping awake during the time usually spent asleep, especially to keep watch or pray, often held in honor of someone who has died.

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What does it mean to revert?

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To revert means to return to a previous state, condition, or behavior.

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What does it mean to grope?

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To grope means to feel about or search blindly or uncertainly with the hands.

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What is an adage?

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An adage is a proverb or short statement expressing a general truth.

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What does discordant mean?

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Discordant means disagreeing or incongruous; in music, it refers to sounds that are harsh or jarring.

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What is the meaning of the term 'bonanza'?

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

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What does it mean to collaborate?

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

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What is a laggard?

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A laggard is a person who makes slow progress and falls behind others.

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What does it mean to decree?

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To decree means to order something officially or to declare something.

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What is rubble?

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Rubble refers to broken fragments of stone, brick, or other materials, often resulting from demolition.