Word of the Day (Unit 1)

Withdraw (verb)

• to take back or away

• to give something freely

• to increase in quantity

• to hold onto something tightly

Perish (verb)

• to become destroyed or ruined : cease to exist

• to thrive and grow abundantly

• to remain unchanged over time

• to be reborn or renewed

Retire (verb)

• to withdraw from one's position or occupation

• to start a new job

• to take a vacation

• to engage in a hobby

Exult (verb)

• to be joyful

• to be sad

• to be angry

• to be indifferent

Evade (verb)

• to get away from or avoid by skill or trickery

• to approach something with caution

• to confront directly and openly

• to ignore or dismiss completely

Abolish (verb)

• to do away with completely : put an end to

• to create or establish something new

• to modify or change something

• to support or endorse a cause

Independent (adjective)

• not being controlled or ruled by another

• being under the authority of someone else

• relying on others for support

• dependent on external factors

Absurd (adjective)

• completely unreasonable or untrue

• logically sound and reasonable

• based on factual evidence

• widely accepted as true

Sever (verb)

• to unite or join together

• to come or break apart

• to strengthen or reinforce

• to confuse or mislead

Cautiously (adverb)

• to do something in a careful or cautious way

• to act recklessly and without thought

• to move quickly and without hesitation

• to speak loudly and confidently