Unit 1: Novel Study: Angela's Ashes, Chapters VII–XII

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  1. odd
    an indefinite quantity more than that specified
  2. collapse
    break down due to fatigue, an illness, or a sudden attack
  3. smother
    envelop completely
  4. fortitude
    strength of mind that enables one to endure adversity
  5. recover
    get over an illness or shock
  6. internal
    located inward
  7. potent
    having a strong physiological or chemical effect
  8. concentrate
    direct one's attention on something
  9. dictate
    say out loud for the purpose of recording
  10. refined
    cultivated and genteel
  11. extravagant
    recklessly wasteful
  12. promote
    assign to a higher position
  13. assistance
    the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need
  14. contradiction
    opposition between two conflicting forces or ideas
  15. blast
    make with or as if with an explosion
  16. douse
    wet thoroughly
  17. notion
    a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
  18. conceive
    become pregnant
  19. shaft
    a long rod or pole, especially the body of a weapon
  20. delivery
    the act of bringing or distributing something
  21. curious
    eager to investigate and learn or learn more
  22. tolerant
    forgiving under provocation
  23. duty
    work you are obliged to perform
  24. distinct
    easy to perceive; especially clearly outlined
  25. reliable
    able to be depended on; consistent or steady
  26. accept
    receive willingly something given or offered
Created on Fri Nov 20 15:55:32 EST 2020 (updated Fri Dec 04 09:36:44 EST 2020)

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