Sadlier Level A Vocabulary Workshop Unit 10

(adj.) severe, harsh, strict; thoroughly logical

(adj.) coming after; following in time, place or order

(v.) to defeat; to keep from gaining some end; (n.) a thin sheet of metal; a light fencing sword; a person or thing serving as a contrast to another

(v.) to express definitely or systematically; to devise, invent; to state as a formula

(v.) to fool, deceive; to mislead utterly

(adj.) without legal force or effect; no longer binding

(adj.) able to deal promptly and effectively with all sorts of problems; clever in finding ways and means of getting along

(n.) the taking of the first step or move; the ability to act without being directed or urged from the outside

(v.) to brighten, freshen or polish; to restore or improve

(adj.) arousing hatred; disgusting, detestable