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| discordant (adj) | disagreeable in sound, jarring; lacking in harmony, conflicting |
| rubble (n) | broken stone or bricks; ruins; wreckage; debris |
| excerpt (n) | a passage taken from a book, article, etc. |
| grope (v) | to feel about hesitantly with the hands; to search blindly and uncertainly |
| wrangle (v) | to quarrel or argue in a noisy, angry way |
| jostle (v) | to make or force one's way by pushing or elbowing |
| laggard (n) | a person who moves slowly or falls behind |
| revert (v) | to return, go back |
| servile (adj) | of or relating to a slave |
| vigil (n) | a watch, especially at night; any period of watchful attention |
| hover (v) | to float or hang suspended over |
| collaborate (v) | to work with, work together |
| adage (n) | a proverb; a wise saying |
| bonanza (n) | a rich mass of ore in a mine; something very valuable; a source of wealth or prosperity |
| churlish (adj) | lacking politeness or good manners; rude |
| citadel (n) | a fortress that overlooks and protects a city; any strong or commanding place |
| decree (n or v) | an order having the force of law; to issue such an order |
| plaudits (n) | applause; enthusiastic praise or approval |
| preclude (v) | to make impossible, prevent, shut out |
| evolve (v) | to develop gradually; to rise to a higher level |
