Vocabulary Lesson - Definitions PDF
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This document is a vocabulary lesson containing definitions of a few words, along with their part of speech and usage. Words like 'prudent', 'rankle', and 'rebuke' are explained. This lesson can help improve your understanding of the English language.
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* **prudent** * adj. Very careful; showing judgment and wisdom. * prudence: n. The avoidance of risk; carefulness in what one says or does. * **rankle** * v. To cause continuing anger or irritation. * **rebuke** * v. To criticize strongly; to reprimand. * n. A s...
* **prudent** * adj. Very careful; showing judgment and wisdom. * prudence: n. The avoidance of risk; carefulness in what one says or does. * **rankle** * v. To cause continuing anger or irritation. * **rebuke** * v. To criticize strongly; to reprimand. * n. A sharp criticism. * **serene** * adj. Calm and untroubled; peaceful. * serenity: n. A calm and untroubled state. * **slovenly** * adj. Untidy; carelessly done.
