Vocabulary A10 Mrs Vaughn abominable u adj arousing

Vocabulary A-10 Mrs. Vaughn

abominable u (adj. ) arousing hatred; disgusting, detestable an abominable idea

bumbling u (adj. ) blundering and awkward a bumbling approach to a problem u (noun) clumsiness the bumbling of the situation

consequence u (noun) a result, effect; importance accept the consequences of one’s actions

delude u (verb) to fool, deceive; to mislead utterly only delude himself

dole u (verb) to give out in small amounts dole out the last of the food u (noun) money, food, or other necessities given as charity He is on the government dole.

engulf u (verb) to swallow up, overwhelm The house was engulfed in the flames.

foil u (verb) to defeat Curses! Foiled again! u (noun) a light fencing sword Please hand me my foil.

formulate u (verb) to express definitely; to devise, invent We need to formulate a plan.

initiative u (noun) the taking of the first step or move; the ability to act without being directed Take the initiative to study your vocabulary!

memento u (noun) something that serves as a reminder a memento of our trip

nonconformist u (noun) a person who refuses to follow established ideas or ways of doing things a nonconformist with a mind of his own u (adj. ) of or relating to the unconventional a nonconformist attitude

null and void u (adj. ) without legal force or effect; no longer binding a treaty that has become null and void

panorama u (noun) a wide, unobstructed view of an area; a complete survey of a subject the panorama of America’s story

posterity u (noun) all of a person’s offspring, descendants; all future generations for the benefit of posterity

pry u (verb) to pull loose by force; to be nosy about something pry the lid off

refurbish u (verb) to brighten, freshen, or polish; to restore or improve refurbish her wardrobe

resourceful u (adj. ) able to deal promptly and effectively with all sorts of problems a resourceful leader

rigorous u (adj. ) severe, harsh, strict; thoroughly logical a rigorous judge

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

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