Wordly Wise 3000 Book 4 Lesson 20 Words and Definitions
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 arrest (verb) | 1. To stop the movement or progress of. 2. To seize and charge with breaking the law. |
| arrest (noun) | The act of seizing and charging with breaking the law. |
| capable (adjective) | Able to do things well; skilled. |
| capable of | 1. Ready and able to. 2. Having the qualities necessary for. |
| congratulate (verb) | To express pleasure for a person's success or good fortune. |
| congratulations (plural noun) | Good wishes. |
| despise (verb) | To scorn and dislike strongly; to consider unworthy of respect. |
| dispute (noun) | A strong difference of opinion; an argument. |
| dispute (verb) | To question the truth or value of. |
| eventual (adjective) | Coming at a later time; happening as a result of. |
| helm (noun) | 1. The wheel or tiller used to steer a boat. 2. A position of control. |
| humiliate (verb) | To treat in a way that takes away a person's pride or self respect. |
| humiliation (noun) | The act of taking away a person's pride or self respect. |
| implore (verb) | To plead with or beg for with much feeling. |
| insert (verb) | To put in. |
| insert (noun) | An extra piece sewn or put in place. |
| outrage (noun) | 1. Anger caused by injury or insult. 2. Anything that causes resentment or anger; a wicked or brutal act or remark. |
| outrage (verb) | To fill with anger or resentment. |
| pierce (verb) | 1. To pass or break through. 2. To make a hole through. |
| piercing (adjective) | Very loud and shrill. |
| quiver (verb) | To shake with small, rapid movements; to tremble. |
| quiver (noun) | 1. A trembling. 2. A case for holding arrows. |
| release (verb) | 1. To let go; to free. 2. To make known. |
| release (noun) | 1. A setting free. 2. A making known. |
| sullen (adjective) | Silent from anger or hurt. |
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