Wordly Wise 3000 book 6 lesson 14
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znoodles411 on February 16, 2012
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 benevolent | adj. Wanting to do good; kind |
| consent | v. To agree; to allow to happen. n. Permission; approval |
| discreet | adj. showing care or wisdom in what one says or does discretion n. The ability to handle matters wisely |
| engross | v. To take up one's complete attention engrossing adj. Taking up one's complete attention |
| esteem | v. To think highly of; to respect n. Respect;high regard esteemed adj. Highly regarded |
| exaggerate | v. To describe something as larger or greater than it really is exaggeration n. Something that is exaggerated |
| extensive | adj. 1. Covering a large area 2. Ambitious; far reaching |
| fantastic | adj. 1. Almost unbelievable 2. Unusual; odd |
| intrigue | v. 1. To fascinate 2. To plot in a secret way; to scheme |
| marvel | n. A wonderful or amazing thing v. To be filled with wonder or amazement marvelous adj. 1. Causing wonder; astonishing 2. Of the highest quality; splendid |
| mission | n. 1. A special or important task or assignment 2. A group sent on an important assignment |
| opportunity | n. 1. A time that is right for doing something 2. a chance for getting ahead |
| relinquish | v. To let go; to give up |
| tyrant | n. A ruler or person who has complete power and uses it in cruel ways tyranny n. rule by a tyrant |
| vanquish | v. To defeat utterly an completely; to overcome |
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