Lesson 10 Vocabulary Set A

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Explore Lesson 10 Vocabulary Set A with words like "abominable," "consequence," "dole," "formulate," "memento," "null and void," "panorama," "pry," "resourceful," and "subsequent." Each word is defined and illustrated with examples in this educational resource.

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LESSON 10 VOCABULARY Set A

ABOMINABLE (adj) arousing hatred; disgusting, detestable Unfortunately, there are many abominable ideas circulating on the Internet.

CONSEQUENCE (n) a result, effect; importance Does he truly comprehend the consequences of his actions?

DOLE (v) to give out in small amounts (n) money, food, or other necessities gives as charity; a small portion Let s dole out scraps of food to the hungry dogs. The people at the homeless shelter lined up to receive their weekly dole.

FORMULATE (v) to express definitely or systematically; to devise, invent; to state as a formula The town board will formulate a tax policy.

MEMENTO (n) something that serves as a reminder This cap is a memento of our recent trip.

NULL AND VOID (adj) without legal force or effect; no longer binding This contract becomes null and void at noon.

PANORAMA (n) a wide, unobstructed view of an area; a complete survey of a subject; a continuously passing or changing scene; a range or spectrum Displays of old picture postcards present an entertaining panorama of twentieth-century life.

PRY (v) to pull loose by force; to look at closely or inquisitively; to be nosy about something We can use this tool to pry the lid off a can of paint.

RESOURCEFUL (adj) able to deal promptly and effectively with all sorts of problems; clever in finding ways and means of getting along A resourceful guide will know how to handle any questions or surprises that come up on the tour.