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