Lesson 5
affiliates
an associated person or organization; a member; to join or unite with a larger body
plausible
appearing to be true; reasonable; seeming to be logical or correct
portly
comfortably fat or stout; large and heavy in a stately and dignified way
invariably
continually; perpetually; constantly; always
proximity
nearness; closeness; a neighboring area
unprecedented
never done or known before; without previous example
exalted
overjoyed with excitement; raised in status or rank; elevated in style or tone
pompous
overly dignified; self-important; characterized by exaggerated stateliness, as in speech or manner
encumbered
to hinder; to obstruct; to burden
rejuvenated
to make young or vigorous again; to give youthful qualities to