Wordly Wise - G9 - #1
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DARosenberg on November 15, 2010
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 bewail | v. To express deep regret or sorrow over. |
| extol | v. To praise highly. |
| insuperable | adj. Incapable of being overcome or defeated. |
| intermittent | adj. Not continuous; happening at intervals. |
| flamboyant | adj. Excessively showy; unrestrained. |
| destitute | adj. 1. Without resources or possessions, especially the necessities of life. 2. Lacking devoid; of. |
| detract | v. To take away, especially from the value, beauty, or important of. |
| emancipate | v. To set free from slavery; to liberate. |
| impetus | n. 1. A driving force; anything that causes an action. 2. Increased activity resulting from a driving force. |
| maxim | n. A general truth or rule of conduct; a short saying. |
| obligatory | adj. Required or demanded. |
| plumb | v. 1. To measure the depth of water. 2. To reach the deepest part of 3. To understand by examining closely; to solve. adj. Straight up and down; vertical. |
| vagabond | n. A person who wanders from place to place. |
| visage | n. A face, especially one that expresses feelings. |
| wheedle | v. 1. To coax by using sly persuasion or insincere praise. 2. To gain by using sly persuasion or insincere praise. |
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