Question

define the following vocabulary words from on the come up - chap 1 - 13

1. lucrative: producing a great deal of profit.
2. inevitably: as is certain to happen; unavoidably.
3. clique: a small exclusive group of people.
4. fallacy: a mistaken belief, especially one based on unsound argument
5. cower: to crouch down in fear.
6. initiative: the ability to assess and initiate things independently or a particular plan of action.
7. contraband: goods that have been imported or exported illegally.
8. cobbler: a person who mends shoes
9. solace: comfort or consolation in a time of great distress or sadness.
10. demean: to cause a severe
11. audacity: the willingness to take bold risks.

Explanation:

The task is to define vocabulary words. Definitions are provided for each word based on common - language understanding. For example, "lucrative" means producing a great deal of profit, "inevitably" means as is certain to happen, etc.

Answer:

1. Lucrative: Producing a great deal of profit.
2. Inevitably: As is certain to happen; unavoidably.
3. Clique: A small exclusive group of people.
4. Fallacy: A mistaken belief, especially one based on unsound argument.
5. Cower: To crouch down in fear.
6. Initiative: The ability to assess and initiate things independently or a particular plan of action.
7. Contraband: Goods that have been imported or exported illegally.
8. Cobbler: A person who mends shoes.
9. Solace: Comfort or consolation in a time of great distress or sadness.
10. Demean: To cause a severe lowering of one's status or respectability.
11. Audacity: The willingness to take bold risks.