Wordly Wise Book 9 Lesson 14
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 Amass | v. To gather or collect for one's use or profit; to accumulate. |
| Articulate | v. To pronounce distinctly. To express one's thoughts, feelings, or beliefs in words. |
| Decimate | v. To kill or destroy a large portion of a group. |
| Dexterous | adj. Skillful in the use of hands or mind. |
| Garb | n. A style of clothing; costume. v. To clothe or dress. |
| Gregarious | adj. Enjoying the company of others; sociable. |
| Inherent | adj. Existing as a natural part of something. |
| Maternal | adj. Motherly. Related to or inherited through one's mother. |
| Nurture | v. To care for and give sustenance to. n. The process of raising one's young. |
| Obtrusive | adj. Tending to push oneself forward in an unwelcoming manner. Noticeable in an undesirable way. |
| Parody | v. To imitate the style of someone or something in order to make fun of it. n. An imitation that exaggerates for comic effect. |
| Pugnacious | adj. Aggressive; eager to fight or quarrel. |
| Reprehensible | adj. Deserving blame or rebuke. |
| Tractable | adj. Easily managed or controlled. |
| Zany | adj. Comical because of strangeness; clownish. |
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