Nouns
a rich mass of ore in a mine; something very valuable, profitable, or rewarding; a source of wealth or prosperity; a very large amount; sudden profit or gain
bonanza
disagreeable in sound, jarring; lacking in harmony
discordant
to work with, work together
collaborate
to float or hang suspended over; to move back and forth uncertainly over or around
hover
person who moves slowly or falls behind; (adj.) falling behind; slow to move, act, or respond
laggard
a passage taken from a book, article, etc.; (v.) to take such a passage; to quote
excerpt
of or relating to a slave; behaving like or suitable for a slave or a servant, menial; lacking spirit or independence, abjectly submissive
servile
to feel about hesitantly with the hands; to search blindly and uncertainly
grope
to quarrel or argue in a noisy, angry way; to obtain by argument; to herd;
wrangle
applause; enthusiastic praise or approval
plaudits
a proverb, wise saying
adage
lacking politeness or good manners; lacking sensitivity; difficult to work with or deal with; rude
churlish
to return, go back
revert
to make or force one’s way by pushing or elbowing; to bump, brush against; to compete for
jostle
a watch, especially at night; any period of watchful attention
vigil
broken stone or bricks; ruins
rubble
to develop gradually; to rise to a higher level
evolve
an order having the force of law; (v.) to issue such an order; to command firmly or forcefully
decree
a fortress that overlooks and protects a city; any strong or commanding place
citadel
to make impossible, prevent, shut out
preclude