1. Vocabulary Week 18 Campagna

2. nullify  After seven days, you cannot nullify the contract without being charged a penalty.

3. nullify  V. to make of no value or consequence, cancel, wipe out

4. perceptible  There were no perceptible improvements made to the new house when the owners stopped by.

5. perceptible  Adj. capable of being grasped by the senses or mind  Syn. Noticeable

6. plummet  Gannets and other seabirds plummet headfirst into the ocean to catch small fish  Fisherman use plummets to weigh down their nets and lines

7. plummet  V. to plunge straight down; n. a weight fastened to a line

8. proclaim  We proclaim our loyalty to our country when we recite the Pledge of Allegiance.

9. proclaim  V. to declare pubilcly or officially

10. proxy  The vice president may be called upon to be the president’s proxy when the president cannot be there.

11. proxy  N. an agent, substitute; a written permission allowing one person to act in another’s place

12. rankle  Insults may rankle a person for many years

13. rankle  V. to cause anger, irritation, or bitterness (getting worse with time)

14. scavenger  A few scavengers such as catfish and other bottom feeders will help to keep a fish tank clear

15. scavenger  N. a person who collects or removes usable items from waste materials; an animal that feeds on refuse

16. stint  Good hosts never stint on food and drink for the guests who attend their parties.  A stint as the guest host of a popular talk show may be a big break for a young comedian.

17. stint  V. to limit, be sparing or frugal; n. a limit or restriction; a fixed share of work or duty; a period of activity

18. stoical  The refugees’ stoical acceptance of their plight was deeply moving

19. stoical  Adj. self-controlled, not showing feeling in response to pleasure or pain

20. unflagging  After the votes were counted, the candidates paid tribute to the unflagging loyalty of their supporters.

21. unflagging  V. tireless, continuing with vigor