1. Unit 10 Level A Next Test:

2. Homework Monday – Flashcards or Word Squares Tuesday – Choosing the Right Word, Vocabulary in Context Wednesday – Completing the Sentence, Synonyms and Antonyms Thursday – Parts of Speech

3. abominable (adj) arousing hatred; disgusting, detestable

5. bumbling (adj) blundering and awkward; (n) clumsiness

9. consequence (n) A result, effect; importance

12. delude (v) To fool, deceive; to mislead utterly

15. dole (v) To give out in small amounts; (n) money, food, or other necessities given as charity; a small portion

17. engulf (v) To swallow up, overwhelm, consume

19. foil (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 contrast to another

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

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

27. memento (n) Something that serves as a reminder

29. nonconformist (n) A person who refuses to follow established ideas or ways of doing things; (adj) of or relating to the unconventional

31. Null and void (adj) without legal force or effect; no longer binding

33. panorama (n) A wide, unobstructed view of an area; a complete survey of a subject; a continually passing or changing scene; a range or spectrum

37. posterity (n) All of a person’s offspring, descendants; all future generations

39. pry (v) To pull loose by force; to look at closely or inquisitively; to be nosy about something

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

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

45. rigorous (adj) sever, harsh, strict; thoroughly logical

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

49. unerring (adj) making no mistakes, faultless, completely accurate