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TermDefinition
admonishV. To warn. To criticize gently.
aghastAdj. Struck with horror; shocked.
annihilateV. To destroy completely; to reduce to utter ruin.
benefactorN. A person who provides help, especially by giving money.
bestowv. To give as an honor; to present as a gift.
deviousAdj. Having many twists and turns. Sneaky, not frank or honest.
devoidlacking; empty; entirley without
heedV. To pay attention to. N. Attention; notice.
mortalN. A human being. Adj. Of or relating to human beings. Causing death; fatal. Very severe.
museV. To think about in a quiet, careful way.
pioneerN. A person who goes before others and opens the way for them to follow. V. to open the way for others.
plagueN. A deadly disease that spreads rapidly from person to person. Anything that causes destruction or suffering. V. To cause suffering or distress.
subsideV. To sink to a lower level. To become quieter or less active.
unwittingadj. Not done on purpose, unintended
wrathN. Forceful anger; fury.

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Terms 15
Creator jkleiner
Created October 6, 2008
Group Kleiner English
Subject wordly wise 3000 book 4
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  1. subside V. To sink to a lower level. To become quieter or less active. - 111 misses
  2. devoid lacking; empty; entirley without - 80 misses
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  4. admonish V. To warn. To criticize gently. - 55 misses
  5. aghast Adj. Struck with horror; shocked. - 50 misses
  6. unwitting adj. Not done on purpose, unintended - 44 misses
  7. heed V. To pay attention to. N. Attention; notice. - 43 misses