Unit 1 Vocabulary Workshop, Level C

Definition: Short pithy, wise saying, a proverb, an aphorism; concise statement of wisdom or life truth

• Synonym: maxim, saw, aphorism
• Antonym: 0
• Part of Speech: noun

• Sentence:
• Benjamin Franklin, well known for his memorable maxims, first published many of his notable adages in Poor Richard's Almanac.

Definition: a rich mass of ore in a mine; something very valuable, profitable, or rewarding; a source of wealth or prosperity; a very large amount; sudden profit or gain

• Synonym: windfall
• Antonym: 0
• Part of Speech: noun

• Sentence:
• Minnie the Miner's recent windfall easily traces back to a cave in the Blackhills and its hidden bonanza of gold.

Definition: lacking politeness or good manners; lacking sensitivity; difficult to work with or deal with; rude

• Synonym: surly, ill-tempered
• Antonym: courteous, civil, well-mannered
• Part of Speech: adjective

• Sentence:
• A surly response to a teacher on the first day of school quickly reveals a churlish student.

Definition: a fortress that overlooks and protects a city; any strong or commanding place

• Synonym: fort, stronghold, bulwark, bastion
• Antonym: 0
• Part of Speech: noun

• Sentence:
• A stronghold built during the Middle Ages, the citadel overlooking Assisi is now a favorite tourist destination.

Definition: to work with; work together

Definition: an order having the force of law; to issue such an order; to command firmly or forcefully

Definition: diagreeable in sound, jarring; lacking in harmony, conflicting

Definition: to develop gradually; to rise to a higher level

Definition: a passage taken from a book, article, etc.; to take such a passage; to quote

Definition: to feel about hesitantly with the hands; to search blindly and uncertainly

Definition: to float or hang suspended over; to move back and forth uncertainly over or around

Definition: to make or force one's way by pushing or elbowing; to bump, shove, brush against; to compete for

Definition: a person who moves slowly or falls behind; falling behind; slow to move, act, or respond

Definition: applause; enthusiastic praise or approval

Definition: to make impossible, prevent, shut out

Definition: to return, go back

Definition: broken stone or bricks; ruins

Definition: of or relating to a slave; behaving like or suitable for a slave or a servant, menial; lacking spirit or independence, abjectly submissive

Definition: a watch, especially at night; any period of watchful attention

Definition: to quarrel or argue in a noisy, angry way; to obtain by argument; to herd; a noisy argument