GACS lclab - English 8 - Wordly Wise 3000 - Book 8, Lesson 12

Terms	Definitions
accede	v. to agree to; to consent to, after urging from another
affluent	adj. generously supplied with money or possessions; wealthy
affluence	n. wealth
arbitrary	adj. determined by chance or whim rather than by reason or necessity
artisan	n. one able to do skilled work with the hands; a craftsperson
dismantle	v. to take apart
immerse	v. to cover with liquid
immerse	v. to completely engage the attention of
irksome	adj. annoying; tedious
legacy	n. money or property left to another in a will
legacy	n. something passed on to those who come after
ostentatious	adj. extravagantly showy or ornate
panorama	n. a complete view of a surrounding area
panorama	n. a thorough presentation of a subject
philanthropy	n. the attempt to improve the well-being of those in need by donating money or aid
philanthropist	n. one who makes substantial contributions to those in need
prestige	n. high standing; respect earned by accomplishments
prestigious	adj. honored; esteemed
prolific	adj. abundantly productive
reticent	adj. inclined to keep one's thoughts and feelings to oneself; quite and reserved
reticence	n. silence or reserve
tycoon	n. wealthy and powerful businessperson.

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