Unit 4: Cluster 2

Edge: Level C, Volume 1, Unit 4, Cluster 2.

Here are links to the other clusters within Unit 4: "Face Facts: The Science of Facial Expressions" and "Silent Language", "They Speak for Success" and "Breaking the Ice", "My English" and "How I Learned English"
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words only definitions & notes
  1. lanky
    tall and thin
  2. monologue
    speech you make to yourself
  3. impromptu
    without advance preparation
  4. virtually
    slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
  5. compose
    make calm or quiet
  6. constraint
    the state of being physically limited
  7. extemporaneous
    with little or no preparation or forethought
  8. cognizant
    having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization
  9. hone
    refine or make more perfect or effective
  10. yield
    give or supply
  11. fruitful
    productive or conducive to producing in abundance
  12. articulate
    characterized by clear expressive language
  13. intimidating
    discouraging through fear
  14. abbreviate
    shorten
  15. abhor
    feel hatred or disgust toward
  16. quiver
    shake with fast, tremulous movements
  17. unmitigated
    not diminished or moderated in intensity or severity
  18. poise
    great coolness and composure under strain
  19. utter
    express in speech
  20. mortified
    made to feel uncomfortable because of shame or wounded pride
  21. surpass
    be greater in scope or size than some standard
  22. obligation
    the state of being bound to do or pay something
  23. vigil
    a purposeful surveillance to guard or observe
  24. viable
    capable of being done with means at hand
  25. hermit
    one who lives in solitude
  26. humiliation
    strong feelings of embarrassment
  27. ambience
    the atmosphere of an environment
  28. surveillance
    close observation of a person or group
  29. amputate
    remove surgically
  30. petrify
    change into stone
Created on Thu Jul 21 12:35:27 EDT 2016 (updated Tue Aug 16 11:18:08 EDT 2016)

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