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**Week 1** - **Vocabulary for Week Ending Friday September 18 **
 * 1) wage (n.)- A fixed regular payment, made by an employer to an employee. In other comparable countries real **wages** increased much more rapidly.
 * 2) clout (n.)- A person or institution that has influence and power. His **clout** helped the city increase the economy.
 * 3) superintendent(n.)- The head of a police department. He was stopped at the airport by an assistant **superintendent** of police.
 * 4) collectively(adj.)- Combined. He had a team which would handle the task **collectively**.
 * 5) council(n.)- A body serving in an administrative capacity. They discuss the problem in **council**.
 * 6) avert(v.)- Prevent from happening. He managed to **avert** the responsibility.
 * 7) recommendation(n.)- Something that recommends a person or thing as worthy or desirable. The judge made the **recommendation** to the court.
 * 8) fudge(v.)- fake or falsify. He had to **fudge** a reply.
 * 9) defense(n.)- protection from harm. The best **defense** is offense.
 * 10) steadfastly(adv.)- with resolute determination. He made the decision **steadfastly**.

Week 2- **Vocabulary for Week Ending Friday September 25 **
 * 1) furious(adj.)- Marked by extreme anger.There was a **furious** knock at the door.
 * 2) audition(n.)- The ability to hear. None of the actresses we've **auditioned** is suitable.
 * 3) crew(n.)- An organized group of workman. The **crew** repelled the attack.
 * 4) invincible(adj.)- incapable of being overcome or subdued. We have an **invincible** army.
 * 5) persistent(adj)- never ceasing. He always ask **persistent** question.
 * 6) perpetual(adj.)- continue forever or indefinitely. A contented mind is a **perpetual** feast.
 * 7) rehearsal(n.)- A practice session in preparation for a public performance. The dress **rehearsal** went well.
 * 8) pipeline(n.)- gossip spread by spoken communication or a pipe used to transport liquids or gases. Recently they have laid an underground **pipeline**.
 * 9) implement(v.)- apply in a manner consistent with its purpose or design. What **implements** are needed for gardening?
 * 10) intent(adj.)- an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions. He is **intent** on studying well.