Lesson 1 Vocabulary Definitions PDF

## Lesson 1 - bewail - v. To express deep regret or sorrow over. - destitute - adj. 1. Without resources or possessions, especially the necessities of life. - 2. Lacking; devoid of. - detract - v. To take away, especially from the value, beauty, or importance of. - emancipate - v. To set free fr...

## Lesson 1 - bewail - v. To express deep regret or sorrow over. - destitute - adj. 1. Without resources or possessions, especially the necessities of life. - 2. Lacking; devoid of. - detract - v. To take away, especially from the value, beauty, or importance of. - emancipate - v. To set free from slavery; to liberate. - extol - v. To praise highly. - flamboyant - adj. Excessively showy; unrestrained. - impetus - n. 1. A driving force; anything that causes an action. - 2. Increased activity resulting from a driving force. - insuperable - adj. Incapable of being overcome or defeated. - intermittent - adj. Not continuous; happening at intervals. - maxim - n. A general truth or rule of conduct a short saying. - obligatory - adj. Required or demanded. - plumb - v. 1. To measure the depth of water. - 2. To reach the deepest part of. - 3. To understand by examining closely; to solve. - adj. Straight up and down; vertical. - vagabond - n. A person who wanders from place to place. - visage - n. A face, especially one that expresses feelings. - wheedle - v. 1. To coax by using sly persuasion or insincere praise. - 2. To gain by using sly persuasion or insincere praise.