Extensive Reading-Book D Unit 41 (E)

abridged

characterized by being a shortened version of something
The abridged dictionary still had more words than we needed to know.

achieve

to accomplish or to get something done
The girl scouts achieved their goal of selling enough cookies to go to Washington D.C.

amendment

something which is amended or added
There are twenty-seven amendments to the constitution of the US

appropriate

suitable
Sandals are appropriate foot-wear for the beach.

coalesced

to grow together or to united
The people's thinking on how to resolve the problem coalesced with time.

denied

to not allow, to refuse
Her bid for presidency was denied by a stronger candidate.

exclusion

something that is removed or excluded
There were many exclusions to the offer at the store.

increasingly

with a greater rate
They increasingly realized that their decision was wrong

incremental

in a step-by-step fashion
The incremental plan to reform spelling was postponed.

momentum

the pace at which something occurs
We gained momentum as we entered the final round of competition.

oppression

cruel or unjust exertion of power
The amount of oppression on the people of the country was unbearable.

picketing

to petition or complain
The workers were picketing outside the headquarters building.

productivity

relating to the production of something
Her productivity at work increased when she started to sleep more at night.

progression

an advancement or succession
The progression of notes played by the pianist was amazing.

ratification

something which is formally confirmed or approved
The ratification of the law was high on the list of priorities.

reformer

a person who makes reforms or changes
Noah Webster was a spelling reformer.

sentiment

the feeling of a person or group of people
Our sentiment toward the criminal was very low.

status

the condition of something compared to something else
In the classroom, John had high status.

temperance

the condition of having moderation in one's actions or feelings
She was not known for having much temperance.

uppity

feeling upbeat or happy
We felt uppity after winning our first tennis match.